Treatment
Treatment includes:
Ice
Apply ice or a cold pack to your nose for 15 to 20 minutes, several times a day for several days. This helps reduce pain and swelling. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Do not apply the ice directly to your skin.
Medication
The following drugs help reduce inflammation and pain:
- Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
- Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Aspirin
Setting the Bones
The doctor may:
- Drain any blood that may have collected in the septum
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Set the fracture by:
- Moving the bone back to its normal position
- Stabilizing the bone with gauze packing on the inside and a splint or tape on the outside
Surgery
Surgery may be needed to set the fracture if:
- The fracture is severe
- The nose is severely misshapen
- The fracture impairs breathing
If you are diagnosed with a nose fracture, follow your doctor's instructions .
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