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Broken Nose
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Any severe injury to the nose can cause you to break your bone. Bones will heal over time but it is essential to keep it immobile to prevent any further injury. It is essential to seek emergency medical help to increase healing time and assess any other injuries.

Symptoms

Steps
1   Place ice wrapped in a cloth or icepack over the nose for about 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off and repeat multiple times throughout the day to reduce pain and swelling.
2   Keep your head elevated
3   You may take Tylenol or acetaminophen to reduce pain
4   Use ice at the time of injury and for 1-2 days afterward to reduce pain and swelling. Be sure to take breaks between applications
5   To aid in breathing through the nostrils take an over-the-counter nasal decongestant and read warning labels and use for no more than 3 days
6   Make sure to elevate the head, especially when sleeping, to avoid increased swelling of the nose and prop the head up with pillows
7   Seek medical help if needed
Warnings
DO NOT take aspirin for 48 hours after a nose injury
DO NOT apply ice directly to the skin
Make sure the person is not allergic to acetaminophen or ibuprofen
Tips
Most broken noses do not require treatment other than controlling pain and other symptoms

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