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<div class="HwContainer HwElement" id="HwContainer"><a class="HwMainSkipNavigation" href="#HwContentTitle"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Skip Navigation</span></a><div class="HwBlock" id="HwMain" role="main"><div class="HwRow"><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnSidebar1"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomSidebar"> </div></div><div class="HwColumn" id="HwColumnContent"><div id="HwContentTop"> </div><div class="HwTypeSymptom HwContentWrapper HwElement" role="article" id="HwContentWrapper"><div class="HwCustom" id="HwCustomContentTop"> </div><div class="HwContentHeader"><p><a name="top" id="Hwtop"><span class="HwAccessibilityText">Top of the page</span></a>Check Your Symptoms</p></div><div class="HwContentTitle"><h1 id="HwContentTitle" tabindex="-1">Nose Injuries</h1></div><div class="HwContentTopNavigation"> </div><div class="HwContent"><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-aa49559"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="b4cb0a40" fingerprint-exact="e7c3d1bb">Overview</h2><p fingerprint="63d61fff" fingerprint-exact="2a40a985">Nose injuries often occur during play, sports, accidents, fights, and falls. Pain, swelling, and bruising are common, even with minor injuries. Home treatment can usually help relieve your symptoms. </p><p fingerprint="82f94c87" fingerprint-exact="e9267942">It may be hard to tell if your <a data-hw-type="Mini" data-hw-document-href="aa49289spec" data-hw-section="acl7490" hw:document-type="Mini" hw:document-href="aa49289spec" data-hwid="aa49289spec" hw:section-href="acl7490" href="?id=aa49289spec#acl7490">nose is broken</a>. Swelling can make your <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="zm6310" data-hw-section="zm6310-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="zm6310" data-hwid="zm6310" hw:section-href="zm6310-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=zm6310#zm6310-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">nose look crooked</span></a> even if it isn't broken. When the swelling goes down after a few days, it's easier to tell if your nose is really crooked. Most doctors prefer to check an injured nose soon after the swelling has gone down. Sometimes testing may be needed, such as an <span>X-ray</span> or <a class="HwLinkDefinition" data-hw-type="Definition" data-hw-document-href="stc123812" data-hw-section="stc123812-sec" rel="Definition" hw:document-type="Definition" hw:document-href="stc123812" data-hwid="stc123812" hw:section-href="stc123812-sec" href="?id=stc123812#stc123812-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">CT scan</span></a> of the head, if the doctor thinks you might have other facial injuries or fractures.</p><h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c6126022" fingerprint-exact="e99552bb">Seriousness of a nose injury</h3><p fingerprint="2eccac50" fingerprint-exact="a317b69f">Whether or not your nose is broken, a nose injury is more serious when:</p><ul fingerprint="9ce2424c" fingerprint-exact="32c8ee79"><li>You have a <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="zm6163" data-hw-section="zm6163-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="zm6163" data-hwid="zm6163" hw:section-href="zm6163-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=zm6163#zm6163-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">nosebleed</span></a> that you can't stop. </li><li>The skin of your nose is cut or punctured, especially if you think your nose may be broken. This increases your risk of <span>infection</span>. </li><li>A blood clot forms in the tissue that separates the nostrils (<span>septum</span>). This can create a hole (perforation) in the septum. Or it can cause the bridge of the nose to collapse (saddle nose deformity). </li><li>You think the injury may have been caused by abuse. Physical abuse often causes bruises, burns, fractures, head injuries, and other injuries. If you suspect abuse, <span>seek help</span>. You can call a local child or adult protective services agency, the police, a spiritual advisor, or a health professional such as a doctor, nurse, or counselor. </li><li>You have drainage that won't stop from one or both nostrils. This may be caused by <span>cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)</span> draining from the brain into the nose (CSF rhinorrhea). It can occur after a head injury or after surgery on the nose or ears. There is a chance that you may get a CSF infection, such as <span>meningitis</span>. It can affect the nervous system and be life-threatening. </li></ul><h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="f95b8ebc" fingerprint-exact="2c1760b6">Complications of a broken nose</h3><p fingerprint="511e2b11" fingerprint-exact="b60be428">Most broken noses heal without problems. When problems occur, they can include:</p><ul fingerprint="be06c032" fingerprint-exact="ebd60bb6"><li>A change in the size or shape of the nose, or a crooked or bent nose. Multiple nose injuries, especially during childhood, increase the risk of damage to the tissues and structures in the nose. This can cause long-term problems. </li><li>Trouble breathing or a stuffy nose. </li><li>An infection of the nose, <a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="tp16291" data-hw-section="tp16291-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="tp16291" data-hwid="tp16291" hw:section-href="tp16291-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=tp16291#tp16291-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">sinuses</span></a>, or bones in the face. </li><li>A problem with the tissue that separates the nostrils (<a class="HwLinkMultiMedia" data-hw-type="MultiMedia" data-hw-document-href="tp12146" data-hw-section="tp12146-sec" rel="MultiMedia" hw:document-type="MultiMedia" hw:document-href="tp12146" data-hwid="tp12146" hw:section-href="tp12146-sec" hw:link-type="image" href="?id=tp12146#tp12146-sec"><span class="HwLinkText">deviated nasal septum</span></a>). </li><li>A hole (perforation) in the septum. </li><li>Severe infection, such as meningitis or a <span>brain abscess</span>, or other CSF infection. </li></ul><h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="980c27d0" fingerprint-exact="98013c31">Treatment</h3><p fingerprint="08c5ca6a" fingerprint-exact="fcf74102">Treatment of a simple fracture, when the bone is still in place, usually includes pain medicine and nasal decongestants. You may or may not need a nasal splint. </p><p fingerprint="e5020fb7" fingerprint-exact="540eee8f">If your nose is broken and out of place, it may need to be set. Most doctors like to wait for any swelling to go down before they set a broken nose. Most swelling goes down after 2 or 3 days, but it may take as long as 7 to 14 days. After the nose is set, nasal packing may be inserted. You may also get a splint. You may get antibiotics to help prevent infection if packing is used. Your doctor may want to recheck your nose and remove the packing in 2 to 5 days. </p><p fingerprint="a0fb4605" fingerprint-exact="eb31e322">When you have a nose injury, it's important to look for other injuries to the head, face, and neck. These may include a broken cheekbone, an eye injury, an injury to the mouth or teeth, or a cervical spine injury.</p></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionCYS" id="sec-nosei-cys"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1bc87b1b" fingerprint-exact="d719d6f6">Check Your Symptoms</h2><div><div class="HwAsset" hw:assetid="nosei"> <div id="HwSxBody" data-hw-version="4.0.3.2"><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion HwSxTopicConfirmationQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1455" data-hw-entity-key="1455" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had a nose injury in the past 2 weeks?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3072" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3072" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1455">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Nose injury in past 2 weeks</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3073" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3073" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1455">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Nose injury in past 2 weeks</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxAge" id="HwSxQuestion616" data-hw-entity-key="616" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How old are you? </div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer1332" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer" data-hw-age-range="47"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1332" data-hw-parent-entity-key="616">Less than 4 years</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Less than 4 years</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxAgeResponse" id="HwSxAnswer1333" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1333" data-hw-parent-entity-key="616">4 years or older</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">4 years or older</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxNonTopic" id="HwSxQuestion30" data-hw-entity-key="30" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you male or female?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer71" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="71" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Male</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Male</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer HwSxGenderResponse" id="HwSxAnswer70" data-hw-type="HwSxDemographicsAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="70" data-hw-parent-entity-key="30">Female</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Female</div></div></div><div id="SxWhyAskDiv"><button id="SxWhyAskAccordianBtn" tabindex="0" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" type="button" aria-live="assertive"><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion">Why do we ask this question?</div><div class="SxWhyAskAccordion SxWhyAskAccordionArrow_Down" id="SxWhyAskAccordionArrow"> </div></button><div id="SxWhyAskBodyDiv" role="tabpanel"><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskHeaderDiv" tabindex="-1"><h4>The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have.</h4></div><div class="SxWhyAskParaChild" id="SxWhyAskParaDiv" tabindex="-1"><ul><li>If you are transgender or nonbinary, choose the sex that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you <b>now</b> have in the area where you are having symptoms.</li><li>If your symptoms aren’t related to those organs, you can choose the gender you identify with.</li><li>If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion538" data-hw-entity-key="538" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have an eye injury?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1170" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1170" data-hw-parent-entity-key="538">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Eye injury</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1171" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1171" data-hw-parent-entity-key="538">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Eye injury</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1456" data-hw-entity-key="1456" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there an object in your nose?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3074" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3074" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1456">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Object in nose</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3075" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3075" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1456">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Object in nose</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion826" data-hw-entity-key="826" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did you pass out completely (lose consciousness)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1777" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1777" data-hw-parent-entity-key="826">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Lost consciousness</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1778" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1778" data-hw-parent-entity-key="826">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Lost consciousness</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion827" data-hw-entity-key="827" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">If you are answering for someone else: Is the person unconscious now?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">(If you are answering this question for yourself, say no.)</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1779" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1779" data-hw-parent-entity-key="827">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Unconscious now</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1780" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1780" data-hw-parent-entity-key="827">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Unconscious now</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion828" data-hw-entity-key="828" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you back to your normal level of alertness?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">After passing out, it's normal to feel a little confused, weak, or lightheaded when you first wake up or come to. But unless something else is wrong, these symptoms should pass pretty quickly and you should soon feel about as awake and alert as you normally do.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1781" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1781" data-hw-parent-entity-key="828">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Has returned to normal after loss of consciousness</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1782" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1782" data-hw-parent-entity-key="828">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Has returned to normal after loss of consciousness</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion829" data-hw-entity-key="829" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did the loss of consciousness occur during the past 24 hours?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1783" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1783" data-hw-parent-entity-key="829">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Loss of consciousness in past 24 hours</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1784" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1784" data-hw-parent-entity-key="829">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Loss of consciousness in past 24 hours</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion747" data-hw-entity-key="747" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have symptoms of shock?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">The <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6947">symptoms in an adult or older child</a> are different than the <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6948">symptoms in a young child</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1612" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1612" data-hw-parent-entity-key="747">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of shock</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1613" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1613" data-hw-parent-entity-key="747">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of shock</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion12" data-hw-entity-key="12" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are you having <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#abj7485">trouble breathing</a> (more than a stuffy nose)?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer25" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="25" data-hw-parent-entity-key="12">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty breathing more than a stuffy nose</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer26" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="26" data-hw-parent-entity-key="12">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Difficulty breathing more than a stuffy nose</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1102" data-hw-entity-key="1102" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Would you describe the breathing problem as severe, moderate, or mild?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">The <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6939">symptoms in an adult or older child</a> are different than the <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6940">symptoms in a young child or baby</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2346" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2346" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1102">Severe</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe difficulty breathing</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2347" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2347" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1102">Moderate</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate difficulty breathing</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2348" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2348" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1102">Mild</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild difficulty breathing</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion718" data-hw-entity-key="718" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Are there any <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7132">symptoms of a skull fracture</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1550" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1550" data-hw-parent-entity-key="718">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of skull fracture</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1551" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1551" data-hw-parent-entity-key="718">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Symptoms of skull fracture</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1149" data-hw-entity-key="1149" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had any new vision changes? </div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">These could include vision loss, double vision, or new trouble seeing clearly.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2441" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2441" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1149">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">New vision changes</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2442" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2442" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1149">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">New vision changes</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1150" data-hw-entity-key="1150" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did you have a sudden loss of vision?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">A loss of vision means that you cannot see out of the eye or out of some part of the eye. The vision in that area is gone.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2443" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2443" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1150">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Sudden vision loss</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2444" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2444" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1150">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Sudden vision loss</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1151" data-hw-entity-key="1151" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you still have vision loss?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2445" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2445" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1151">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Vision loss still present</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2446" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2446" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1151">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Vision loss still present</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1457" data-hw-entity-key="1457" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does your nose look swollen, crooked, or different than it did before the injury?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3076" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3076" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1457">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Nose looks swollen, crooked, or different than normal</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3077" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3077" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1457">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Nose looks swollen, crooked, or different than normal</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion376" data-hw-entity-key="376" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any swelling or bruising?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer826" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="826" data-hw-parent-entity-key="376">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling or bruising</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer827" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="827" data-hw-parent-entity-key="376">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling or bruising</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1458" data-hw-entity-key="1458" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does the cheekbone or eye socket look different than it did before the injury?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">For example, the cheekbone might look bent or out of place, and the eye socket may not be the same shape it was before.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3078" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3078" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1458">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Cheekbone or eye socket looks misshapen</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3079" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3079" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1458">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Cheekbone or eye socket looks misshapen</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion377" data-hw-entity-key="377" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Did you have swelling or bruising within 30 minutes of the injury?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer828" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="828" data-hw-parent-entity-key="377">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling or bruising within 30 minutes of injury</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer829" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="829" data-hw-parent-entity-key="377">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Swelling or bruising within 30 minutes of injury</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1459" data-hw-entity-key="1459" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Does your nose have a cut or puncture wound?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3080" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3080" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1459">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Cut or puncture wound on nose</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3081" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3081" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1459">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Cut or puncture wound on nose</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1460" data-hw-entity-key="1460" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is there any pain in or around the nose?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3082" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3082" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1460">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain in or around nose</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3083" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3083" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1460">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain in or around nose</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion751" data-hw-entity-key="751" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">How bad is the pain on a scale of 0 to 10, if 0 is no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText"><a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7017">Signs of pain in an adult or child</a> are different than <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7019">signs of pain in a baby or toddler</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1622" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1622" data-hw-parent-entity-key="751">8 to 10: Severe pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1623" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1623" data-hw-parent-entity-key="751">5 to 7: Moderate pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate pain</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1624" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1624" data-hw-parent-entity-key="751">1 to 4: Mild pain</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild pain</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion542" data-hw-entity-key="542" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is the pain getting worse?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1178" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1178" data-hw-parent-entity-key="542">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is getting worse</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1179" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1179" data-hw-parent-entity-key="542">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain is getting worse</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion374" data-hw-entity-key="374" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Has the pain lasted for more than 2 days?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer822" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="822" data-hw-parent-entity-key="374">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain for more than 2 days</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer823" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="823" data-hw-parent-entity-key="374">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Pain for more than 2 days</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion379" data-hw-entity-key="379" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you suspect that the injury may have been caused by abuse?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This is a standard question that we ask in certain topics. It may not apply to you. But asking it of everyone helps us to get people the help they need.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer832" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="832" data-hw-parent-entity-key="379">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Injury may have been caused by abuse</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer833" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="833" data-hw-parent-entity-key="379">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Injury may have been caused by abuse</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1367" data-hw-entity-key="1367" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Is your nose bleeding now?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">If it is, try to <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7222">stop the bleeding</a>.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2892" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2892" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1367">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Nosebleed now</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2893" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2893" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1367">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Nosebleed now</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1368" data-hw-entity-key="1368" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Would you describe the nosebleed as <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7221">severe, moderate, or mild</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2894" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2894" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1368">Severe</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Severe nosebleed</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2895" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2895" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1368">Moderate</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Moderate nosebleed</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2896" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2896" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1368">Mild</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Mild nosebleed</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1270" data-hw-entity-key="1270" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Can you stop the bleeding?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2685" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2685" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1270">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Able to stop bleeding</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2686" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2686" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1270">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Unable to stop bleeding</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1369" data-hw-entity-key="1369" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7222">kept the nose pinched shut</a> for at least 20 minutes? </div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2897" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2897" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1369">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Has tried to stop nosebleed with direct pressure for at least 20 minutes</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2898" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2898" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1369">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Has tried to stop nosebleed with direct pressure for at least 20 minutes</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion487" data-hw-entity-key="487" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you feel lightheaded or dizzy, like you are going to faint?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">It's normal for some people to feel a little lightheaded when they first stand up. But anything more than that may be serious.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1060" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1060" data-hw-parent-entity-key="487">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Feels faint</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1061" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1061" data-hw-parent-entity-key="487">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Feels faint</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1370" data-hw-entity-key="1370" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you take a medicine that affects the blood's ability to clot?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">This may include blood thinners and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen. These medicines can cause bleeding and can make it harder to control bleeding.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2899" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2899" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1370">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Takes medicine that affects blood's ability to clot</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2900" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2900" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1370">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Takes medicine that affects blood's ability to clot</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1371" data-hw-entity-key="1371" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had more than 1 nosebleed in the past 24 hours?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2901" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2901" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1371">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">More than 1 nosebleed in past 24 hours</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2902" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2902" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1371">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">More than 1 nosebleed in past 24 hours</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1372" data-hw-entity-key="1372" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Have you had more than 4 nosebleeds in the past 24 hours?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2903" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2903" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1372">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">More than 4 nosebleeds in past 24 hours</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2904" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2904" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1372">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">More than 4 nosebleeds in past 24 hours</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1448" data-hw-entity-key="1448" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think the <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7227">nose may be infected</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3058" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3058" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1448">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible infection of nose</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3059" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3059" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1448">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible infection of nose</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion17" data-hw-entity-key="17" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think you may have a fever?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer40" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="40" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer41" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="41" data-hw-parent-entity-key="17">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Possible fever</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1335" data-hw-entity-key="1335" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have diabetes, a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf6944">weakened immune system</a>, or any surgical hardware in the area?</div><div class="HwSxQuestionSubText">"Hardware" in the facial area includes things like cochlear implants or any plates under the skin, such as those used if the bones in the face are broken.</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2824" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2824" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1335">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer2825" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="2825" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1335">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Diabetes, immune problems, or surgical hardware in affected area</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion554" data-hw-entity-key="554" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you think you may need a <a class="quickdefine HwSxDefinition" href="#tf7080">tetanus shot</a>?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1203" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1203" data-hw-parent-entity-key="554">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">May need tetanus shot</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer1204" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="1204" data-hw-parent-entity-key="554">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">May need tetanus shot</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxQuestion HwSxTrunkQuestion" id="HwSxQuestion1461" data-hw-entity-key="1461" data-hw-type="HwSxQuestion"><div class="HwSxQuestionText">Do you have any other concerns about your nose?</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSet"><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3084" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxConfirmation HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3084" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1461">Yes</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Other concerns about nose</div></div><div class="HwSxAnswer" id="HwSxAnswer3085" data-hw-type="HwSxAnswer"><div class="HwSxAnswerText HwSxEntity" data-hw-entity-key="3085" data-hw-parent-entity-key="1461">No</div><div class="HwSxAnswerSummary">Other concerns about nose</div></div></div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdhealthrisks"><p>Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include:</p><ul><li><b>Your age</b>. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.</li><li><b>Your overall health</b>. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner.</li><li><b>Medicines you take</b>. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, herbal remedies, or supplements can cause symptoms or make them worse.</li><li><b>Recent health events</b>, such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.</li><li><b>Your health habits and lifestyle</b>, such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_green" id="HwSxIdgreen"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Try Home Treatment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>You have answered all the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms.</li><li>Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="nosei" data-hw-section="aa49897" hw:section-href="aa49897" hw:document-href="nosei" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=nosei#aa49897">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="nosei" data-hw-section="nosei-RelInfo" hw:section-href="nosei-RelInfo" hw:document-href="nosei" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=nosei#nosei-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7017"><p>Pain in adults and older children</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that you can't stand it for more than a few hours, can't sleep, and can't do anything else except focus on the pain.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The pain is bad enough to disrupt your normal activities and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: You notice the pain, but it is not bad enough to disrupt your sleep or activities.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7019"><p>Pain in children under 3 years</p><p>It can be hard to tell how much pain a baby or toddler is in.</p><ul><li><b>Severe pain (8 to 10)</b>: The pain is so bad that the baby cannot sleep, cannot get comfortable, and cries constantly no matter what you do. The baby may kick, make fists, or grimace.</li><li><b>Moderate pain (5 to 7)</b>: The baby is very fussy, clings to you a lot, and may have trouble sleeping but responds when you try to comfort him or her.</li><li><b>Mild pain (1 to 4)</b>: The baby is a little fussy and clings to you a little but responds when you try to comfort him or her.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7222"><p><b>To stop a nosebleed</b>:</p><ul><li>Gently blow your nose to clear any clots.</li><li>Sit up straight, and tip your head slightly forward. (Do not tilt your head back. This may cause blood to run down your throat and make you vomit.)</li><li>Pinch the front, soft part of your nose shut with your thumb and index finger for at least 5 minutes.</li><li>After 5 minutes, check to see if your nose is still bleeding. If it is, pinch it shut for 10 more minutes. Most nosebleeds will stop after 10 to 20 minutes of pressure.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7227"><p><b>Symptoms of infection in the nose</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness around the nose.</li><li>Pus or smelly drainage from the nose.</li><li>Fever.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6944"><p>Certain health conditions and medicines <b>weaken the immune system's</b> ability to fight off infection and illness. Some examples in adults are:</p><ul><li>Diseases such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS.</li><li>Long-term alcohol and drug problems.</li><li>Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a variety of conditions.</li><li>Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer.</li><li>Other medicines used to treat autoimmune disease.</li><li>Medicines taken after organ transplant.</li><li>Not having a spleen.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7221"><p>A <b>nosebleed is severe</b> if:</p><ul><li>You have moderate to large amounts of blood even after you have pinched the nose shut for 10 minutes.</li><li>Your nose is still bleeding even after 15 full minutes of direct pressure.</li></ul><p>A <b>nosebleed is moderate</b> if:</p><ul><li>You have some bleeding, but direct pressure stops it within 15 minutes.</li><li>The nose bleeds small amounts of blood more than 3 times in 24 hours.</li></ul><p>A <b>nosebleed is mild</b> if:</p><ul><li>You have a little bleeding, but direct pressure stops it within 10 minutes.</li><li>The nose bleeds no more than 3 times in 24 hours, and each time the bleeding is mild.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7080"><p>Usually found in dirt and soil, tetanus bacteria typically enter the body through a wound. Wounds may include a bite, a cut, a puncture, a burn, a scrape, insect bites, or any injury that may cause broken skin.</p><p>You may need a <b>tetanus shot</b> depending on how dirty the wound is and how long it has been since your last shot.</p><ul><li><b>For a dirty wound</b> that has things like dirt, saliva, or feces in it, you may need a shot if: <ul><li>You haven't had a tetanus shot in the past 5 years.</li><li>You don't know when your last shot was.</li></ul></li><li><b>For a clean wound</b>, you may need a shot if: <ul><li>You have not had a tetanus shot in the past 10 years.</li><li>You don't know when your last shot was.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf7132"><p><b>Symptoms of a skull fracture</b> may include:</p><ul><li>Clear or bloody fluid draining from the ears or nose.</li><li>Bruising under the eyes or behind the ears.</li><li>Drooping of the face.</li><li>A dent anywhere on the head.</li></ul><p>The symptoms of a skull fracture may appear at the time of the injury or hours or days later.</p></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdabj7485"><p><b>Symptoms of difficulty breathing</b> can range from mild to severe. For example:</p><ul><li>You may feel a little out of breath but still be able to talk (mild difficulty breathing), or you may be so out of breath that you cannot talk at all (severe difficulty breathing).</li><li>It may be getting hard to breathe with activity (mild difficulty breathing), or you may have to work very hard to breathe even when you’re at rest (severe difficulty breathing).</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6939"><p><b>Severe trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>You cannot talk at all.</li><li>You have to work very hard to breathe.</li><li>You feel like you can't get enough air.</li><li>You do not feel alert or cannot think clearly.</li></ul><p><b>Moderate trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>It's hard to talk in full sentences.</li><li>It's hard to breathe with activity.</li></ul><p><b>Mild trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>You feel a little out of breath but can still talk.</li><li>It's becoming hard to breathe with activity.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6940"><p><b>Severe trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>The child cannot eat or talk because he or she is breathing so hard.</li><li>The child's nostrils are flaring and the belly is moving in and out with every breath.</li><li>The child seems to be tiring out.</li><li>The child seems very sleepy or confused.</li></ul><p><b>Moderate trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>The child is breathing a lot faster than usual.</li><li>The child has to take breaks from eating or talking to breathe.</li><li>The nostrils flare or the belly moves in and out at times when the child breathes.</li></ul><p><b>Mild trouble breathing</b> means:</p><ul><li>The child is breathing a little faster than usual.</li><li>The child seems a little out of breath but can still eat or talk.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6947"><p>Shock is a life-threatening condition that may quickly occur after a sudden illness or injury.</p><p>Adults and older children often have several symptoms of shock. These include:</p><ul><li>Passing out (losing consciousness).</li><li>Feeling very dizzy or lightheaded, like you may pass out.</li><li>Feeling very weak or having trouble standing.</li><li>Not feeling alert or able to think clearly. You may be confused, restless, fearful, or unable to respond to questions.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDefinition" id="HwSxIdtf6948"><p>Shock is a life-threatening condition that may occur quickly after a sudden illness or injury.</p><p>Babies and young children often have several symptoms of shock. These include:</p><ul><li>Passing out (losing consciousness).</li><li>Being very sleepy or hard to wake up.</li><li>Not responding when being touched or talked to.</li><li>Breathing much faster than usual.</li><li>Acting confused. The child may not know where he or she is.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_red" id="HwSxIdred"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care right away</b>. The problem is likely to get worse without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.</li><li>You do not need to call an ambulance unless: <ul><li>You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you.</li><li>You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.</li></ul></li></ul></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_yellow" id="HwSxIdyellow"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Seek Care Today</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, <b>you may need care soon</b>. The problem probably will not get better without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care.</li><li>If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today.</li><li>If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning.</li><li>If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="nosei" data-hw-section="aa49897" hw:section-href="aa49897" hw:document-href="nosei" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=nosei#aa49897">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="nosei" data-hw-section="nosei-RelInfo" hw:section-href="nosei-RelInfo" hw:document-href="nosei" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=nosei#nosei-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_emergency" id="HwSxIdemergency"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> Now</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, you need emergency care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><p><b>Call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> or other emergency services now</b>.</p><p>Sometimes people don't want to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span>. They may think that their symptoms aren't serious or that they can just get someone else to drive them. Or they might be concerned about the cost. But based on your answers, the safest and quickest way for you to get the care you need is to call <span class="HwSxEmergencyNumber">911</span> for medical transport to the hospital.</p></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxDisposition HwSxDisposition_black" id="HwSxIdblack"><div class="HwDispositionTop"> </div><h3 class="HwSxDispositionHeading">Make an Appointment</h3><div class="HwSxDispositionActionText"><p>Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.</p></div><div class="HwSxDispositionNextSteps"><ul><li>Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks.</li><li>If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment.</li><li>If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. You may need care sooner.</li></ul></div><div class="HwSxDispositionLinks"><div class="HwSxHomeTreatmentLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="nosei" data-hw-section="aa49897" hw:section-href="aa49897" hw:document-href="nosei" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=nosei#aa49897">HomeTreatment</a></div><div class="HwSxRelatedInformationLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="nosei" data-hw-section="nosei-RelInfo" hw:section-href="nosei-RelInfo" hw:document-href="nosei" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=nosei#nosei-RelInfo">RelatedInformation</a></div><div class="HwSxWhereToGoLink"><a data-hw-type="Symptom" data-hw-document-href="abs1987" data-hw-section="abs1988" hw:section-href="abs1988" hw:document-href="abs1987" hw:document-type="Symptom" href="?id=abs1987#abs1988">WhereToGo</a></div></div><div class="HwDispositionBottom"> </div></div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitleeyein" data-hw-section="hw91270">Eye Injuries</div><div class="HwSxTitle" id="HwSxTitleobnos" data-hw-section="hw98719">Objects in the Nose</div></div></div></div></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-aa49897"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="1d4dc8a4" fingerprint-exact="5c91135b">Self-Care</h2><p fingerprint="b87e95c4" fingerprint-exact="576d5c2d">Try the following tips to help relieve pain, swelling, bruising, and stuffiness when you have a minor nose injury.</p><ul fingerprint="bedf768c" fingerprint-exact="960cbae2"><li>Reduce pain, swelling, and bruising. <ul><li>Use ice. Cold will reduce pain and swelling. Apply an ice or cold pack right away to prevent or have less swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for 10 to 20 minutes. Try to do this every 1 to 2 hours for the first 3 days (when you are awake) or until the swelling goes down. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack. </li><li>Keep your head elevated, even while you sleep. This will help reduce swelling. </li><li>Do not take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) or aspirin for the first 48 hours. Aspirin makes your blood take longer to clot, and it may cause more nose or facial bleeding. Also, do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 because of the risk of <span>Reye syndrome</span>, a rare but serious disease. </li></ul></li><li>Do not smoke. Smoking slows healing because it decreases blood supply and delays tissue repair. </li><li>Relieve a stuffy nose, and help your sinuses drain. <ul><li>Drink plenty of fluids. Extra fluids help keep mucus thin and draining, which may help prevent blocked sinuses. </li><li>Try a nonprescription decongestant or use <span>saline nasal sprays or drops</span> to relieve a stuffy nose. </li><li>Use a cool-mist <span>humidifier</span> to keep the air in your home moist. Follow the directions for cleaning the machine. You may want to try using a small one in your bedroom while you sleep. </li><li>Inhale steam from a vaporizer, or take long, steamy showers. You may also try breathing the moist air from a bowl of hot water. Put a towel over your head and the bowl to trap the moist air. </li></ul></li></ul><p fingerprint="8fe27215" fingerprint-exact="00729334">If you think you have a more serious nose injury or have a crooked nose, you may need to see a doctor.</p><h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c5b2b5b7" fingerprint-exact="1ca93d88">When to call for help during self-care</h3><p fingerprint="6c47a1c1" fingerprint-exact="a7b5d8bf"><b>Call </b><span class="HwEmergencyNumber"> 911 </span>anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:</p><ul fingerprint="5fb060a7" fingerprint-exact="bb9eb173"><li>You have trouble breathing. </li><li>You passed out (lost consciousness). </li></ul><p fingerprint="0c6430b7" fingerprint-exact="37647145">Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home:</p><ul fingerprint="9a6ed934" fingerprint-exact="9337eabc"><li>New eye or vision changes. </li><li>New signs of an infection, such as redness, warmth, swelling, pus, or a fever. </li><li>New signs of a sinus problem, such as pain or pressure around the nose or eyes. </li><li>Symptoms occur more often or are more severe. </li></ul><h3 class="HwSubSectionTitle" fingerprint="c9d246df" fingerprint-exact="236ac716">Learn more</h3></div><div class="HwNavigationSection HwSectionSpecialSection" id="sec-aa49952"><h2 class="HwSectionTitle" fingerprint="e957cf0e" fingerprint-exact="9f06dbb7">Preparing For Your Appointment</h2><ul fingerprint="a65dab14" fingerprint-exact="222972fc"><li><a 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