<prompt> Cause of epistaxis from anterior nasal septum are all EXCEPT:Nose pickingAllergic rhinitisForeign bodyThrombocytopenia  <response>: ANSWER B Allergic rhinitisREF: Dhingras 4th edition page 166Causes of epistaxis:Trauma - finger nail, fracture, intranasal injuryInfectionsForeign bodiesNeoplasmDeviated nasal septumAdenoiditisJuvenile angiofibromaMalignant tumorsHypertensionAtherosclerosisPregnancyMitral stenosisAplastic anemiaThrombocytopeniaVascular purpuraScurvyChristmas diseaseVit. K deficiencyHemorrhagic telangiectasiaDeficiency of factor 2, 7, 9 ,10Chronic kidney disease 