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.
It is this chemical reaction that causes blood vessels inside the eyes to swell, and the eyes to become itchy, red and watery. Allergies can also trigger other problems, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye). Types of Eye Allergies.