Nose Injury

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You think you have a serious injury
  • Nosebleed won't stop after 20 minutes of pinching the nostrils closed
  • Skin is split open or gaping and may need stitches
  • Very deformed or crooked nose
  • Watery fluid dripping from the nose or ear
  • Breathing through the nose is blocked on one or both sides
  • Black and blue skin around both eyes

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