(HealthDay News) -- Nosebleeds are common during childhood,
especially during the preschool years. Though they can be scary,
they usually aren't caused by a serious problem. The American
Academy of Pediatrics says common causes of nosebleeds include:
- Allergies or a cold, which can lead to nasal swelling or
irritation. - Trauma to the nose, from blowing too hard, picking
or putting an object in the nose. - Exposure to a very dry
environment or harsh fumes. - An abnormal anatomical structure
of the nose. - An abnormal growth inside the nose. - A blood-
clotting problem. - Taking medication that dries out the nasal
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