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Understanding Nosebleeds During Scuba Diving

Before we giant stride entry into understanding nosebleeds during scuba diving, let’s consider the general statistics on nosebleeds (medically termed epistaxis) in adults annually.  Approximately 1 in 7 adults (14%) experience a nosebleed annually, with most cases being mild.  Of these individuals, around 5% experience recurrent episodes.  There are no specific statistics on frequency of nosebleeds while scuba diving.  This

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