AETIOPATHOLOGICAL AND DEMOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF EPISTAXIS AND MANAGEMENT

Abstract

Epistaxis is a common emergency condition in Otorhino-laryngology. People of all ages can be affected. The management of epistaxis enjoys a wide range of strategies and treatment options. However, it is important to appreciate when to correctly employ the different individual interventions. A total of 100 cases were managed during the period of this study. The percentage incidence of epistaxis - 5%. It was observed that epistaxis was more in  male patients especially in the 4th decade and  after  the  5th  decade in this study The peak age incidence was in  the 41 - 50 year group. There was a significant male preponderance, ratio 2.03:1. In the present study of 100 cases, 67 cases (67%) were males and 33 (33%) females.