Abstract:ObjectiveTo find the influences of environmental factors, especially air quality index (AQI) and PM2.5 concentration, on the incidence of epistaxis via evaluating the relationship between incidence of epistaxis and PM2.5 concentration.MethodsAll patients with epistaxis attending emergency department of Beijing Tongren Hospital in 2015 were included. The dada of AQI and PM2.5 concentration of Beijing were collected. The relationships between incidence of epistaxis and PM2.5 concentration were statistically analyzed. All the patients were divided into 3 groups according to the AQI. The differences of incidences among different groups were analyzed.ResultsThe incidence of epistaxis and PM2.5 concentration were positively correlated(r=0.261). The incidence of epistaxis in the group with AQI of heavy pollution was significantly higher than that in the group with excellent and good AQI (P<0.05).ConclusionIncrease of PM2.5 concentration may be a health risk factor for epistaxis.