Itâs happened before. An otherwise healthy 29-year-old mother of three made news in 2014 when she died of the flu and, according to data from the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), between 3,000 and 49,000 Americans die of the flu each year.
Other causes of nosebleeds include: 1  Acute sinusitis. 2  Allergies. 3  Aspirin use. 4  Bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia. 5  Blood thinners (anticoagulants), such as warfarin and heparin. 6  Chemical irritants, such as ammonia. 7  Chronic sinusitis. 8  Cocaine use.
Common triggers of this severe allergic reaction are insect stings and foods like nuts. A medication such as epinephrine is usually needed to halt this dangerous response. If you have severe allergies, you should carry an epinephrine auto-injector in case youâre exposed.he way your body reacts to an allergen can vary. It could be mild or severe, and might affect different parts of the body. Hay fever and other seasonal allergies usually cause mild reactions. Sneezing, watery eyes, coughing, and a runny nose are common.