Nose Injury

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Now

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

  • You think your child has a serious injury
  • Nosebleed that won't stop after 10 minutes of squeezing the nostrils closed and applied twice
  • Pointed object inserted into nose and causes pain or bleeding
  • Skin is split open or gaping and may need stitches
  • Severe pain
  • Very deformed or crooked nose
  • Clear fluid is dripping from the nose and not due to crying
  • Breathing through the nose is blocked on one side or both sides
  • Age under 1 year old
  • Nose looks infected (fever, a yellow discharge, redness)

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