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Broken Nose (cont.)

Exams and Tests

In the emergency department, a doctor will examine the head and neck.

  • The doctor will inspect the outside and the inside of the nose, often using special instruments. Expect the examination to be somewhat painful.

  • Depending on the injuries, the doctor may perform a thorough exam.

  • Doctors do not recommend x-ray films and blood work routinely because these tests do not alter the course of treatment.



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