Explain why chances of nose bleeding increase with altitude in humans

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Explain why chances of nose bleeding increase with altitude in humans

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High altitude – as altitude increases, the availability of oxygen decreases, making the air thinner and drier. The dryness can cause the nose to bleed.

Sacha Epskamp answered Oct 23, 2021

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