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The most common cause of anterior nose bleeds is trauma such as a blow, smack, or sometimes just picking the nose. Dryness inside of the nose can also cause bleeding. In addition, high altitudes, colds, allergies, and medications are all potential culprits for triggering a nosebleed. Smoking can dry out the nose too, so quitting is especially important for recurrent nosebleeds, among many other health benefits.
Nose bleeds, often the result of common events, are usually trauma-related but can also be a warning sign of other problems. Typically caused by the rupture of a small blood vessel, there are two main types of nose bleeds: upper and lower septum nose bleeds. Lower nose bleeds.