Medical Treatment

• For simple breaks in which the nose has not been displaced (the bone is not crooked), the doctor may prescribe only pain medication, ice, and nasal decongestants.
  
  
• For markedly displaced fractures, the doctor may attempt to realign the bone pieces. The doctor may use pain medication, local anesthesia, and nasal instruments.
  
  
  • Not all displaced fractures can be relocated immediately.
    
    
  • Not all displaced fractures can be relocated in the emergency department.
    
    
  • The doctor will advise of the best care.
  
  
• If the nose continues to bleed, the doctor may insert packing into the nostrils.
  
  
  • A soft gauze pad will be placed in the bleeding nostril and should stop the nosebleed completely. The doctor usually removes the packing in 2-3 days.
    
    
  • Do not attempt to remove this packing.
    
    
  • The doctor will prescribe antibiotics and pain medication while the packing is in place. 
    
    
  
  
• If other injuries exist, additional diagnostic tests and treatment may be given.