Is dry climate related to hospital admission for epistaxis?

Introduction: Epistaxis constitutes the main otorhinolaryngological emergency and presents a potential risk to life in cases of severe bleeding. There seems to be a seasonal correlation of the climate to epistaxis and the opinions are divided about which meteorological factor is the main responsible...

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Main Authors: Rezende, Gustavo Lara, Granjeiro, Ronaldo Campos, Furtado, Paula Lobo, Pinheiros, Gustavo Bachega de, Nakanishi, Márcio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2009-06-01
Series:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.arquivosdeorl.org.br/conteudo/acervo_eng.asp?Id=610