Symptoms |
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Pain
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- Blood coming from the nose after injury
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- Bruising around the eyes.
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-Misshapen appearance (after swelling subsides)
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-Signs of trauma
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-Difficulty breathing through the nose
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First Aid |
- Keep the person calm.
- Breathe through the mouth and lean forward in a sitting position in order to keep blood from going down the back of the throat.
- Apply cold compresses to the nose to reduce swelling. If possible, the person should hold the compress so that excessive pressure is not applied.
- To relieve pain, acetaminophen is recommended.
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Do Not |
- Do not try to straighten a broken nose.
- Do not move the person if there is reason to suspect a head or neck injury.
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| CALL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE |
- If you suspect head or neck injury.
- If you are unable to stop the bleeding.
- If there is clear fluid draining continuously from the nose.
- If the person is having trouble breathing.
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PREVENTION |
- Protective headgear should be worn while playing contact sports, riding bicycle, skateboards, and rollerblades or roller-skates.
- Seatbelts and appropriate car seats should be used.
Source: Department of Otolaryngology, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario
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