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    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Clinical Medicine
    • Otolaryngology

    Background:

    • Epistaxis, commonly known as nosebleeds, is a frequent clinical issue.
    • Environmental factors are suspected to influence the occurrence and severity of epistaxis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the correlation between various meteorological conditions and the incidence of epistaxis.
    • To identify specific environmental factors that may act as risk factors for nosebleeds.

    Main Methods:

    • A prospective study involving 310 patients was conducted over one year.
    • Epistaxis rates were analyzed against meteorological data including mean temperature, humidity, air pressure, sunlight duration, rainfall, and wind speed.

    Main Results:

    • A positive correlation was observed between epistaxis rates and mean temperature.
    • Negative correlations were found between epistaxis rates and mean humidity, air pressure, and rainfall.
    • No significant correlation was identified between epistaxis rates and wind speed or sunlight duration.

    Conclusions:

    • Meteorological factors, particularly temperature, humidity, and air pressure, are significantly associated with epistaxis rates.
    • Environmental conditions should be recognized as potential risk factors contributing to the incidence of nosebleeds.