Understanding Nosebleeds During Scuba Diving
- By LMiller
- Barotrauma
- On December 26, 2024
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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