What is Nasal Fracture

Nasal fracture is a broken nose. A fracture is a break in a bone. . Minor breaks do not need treatment. Serious breaks may need surgery.

Follow these instructions at home:

• If directed, put ice on the injured area:
  • Put ice in a plastic bag.
  • Place a towel between your skin and the bag.
  • Leave the ice on for 20 minutes, 2–3 times per day.
• Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your doctor.
• If your nose bleeds, sit up while you gently squeeze your nose shut for 10 minutes.
• Try to not blow your nose.
• Return to your normal activities as told by your doctor. Ask your doctor what activities are safe for you.
• Do not play contact sports for 3–4 weeks or as told by your doctor.
• Keep all follow-up visits as told by your doctor. This is important.

Contact a doctor if:

• You have more pain or very bad pain.
• You keep having nosebleeds.
• The shape of your nose does not return to normal after 5 days.
• You have pus coming out of your nose.

Get help right away if:

• Your nose bleeds for more than 20 minutes.
• You have clear fluid draining out of your nose.
• You have a grape-like swelling on the inside of your nose.
• You have trouble moving your eyes.
• You keep throwing up (vomiting).