Pediatr. praxi. 2026;27(4):216-220 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2026.036

Epistaxis in children

MUDr. Ivan Kalivoda, MBA1, MUDr. Jakub Syrovátka1, MUDr. Michaela Syrovátková2
1 Oddělení otorinolaryngologie a chirurgie hlavy a krku, Nemocnice AGEL Nový Jičín, a. s.
2 Dětské oddělení, Nemocnice AGEL Nový Jičín, a. s.

Epistaxis is a common clinical problem in children, ranging from minor to potentially serious presentations. It may also represent the first manifestation of an underlying disease. This article provides a structured overview of the differential diagnosis of epistaxis, its management, and recommendations for primary care physicians on when to refer a patient to an otorhinolaryngologist or another specialist.

Keywords: epistaxis, children, diagnosis, management, treatment.

Accepted: September 3, 2026; Published: September 17, 2026  Show citation

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Kalivoda I, Syrovátka J, Syrovátková M. Epistaxis in children. Pediatr. praxi. 2026;27(4):216-220. doi: 10.36290/ped.2026.036.
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