Bumped my nose?

[dreamstar72]

This morning I fell and bumped my nose hard. It took like forever to stop bleeding. When it finally stopped it was hard for me to breathe, well almost impossible though my nose. So now ever time blow my nose softly black blood clots comes out. So now I suffer with a plugged nose, because got tired of waiting for it to stop bleeding again. It is also swelling some. 17 hour latter it is still swollen and it is still almost impossible to breathe through my nose. Hate the ER. So got any ideas.

[smølf]

It sounds like you may have a nasal fracture. If the bleeding persists and the swelling doesn't improve, it's best to seek medical attention. In the meantime, here are a few things you can do to help:

Keep your head elevated: This will help reduce the bleeding and swelling.

• Apply a cold compress: Place a cold pack or a bag of frozen peas on your nose to reduce swelling and pain.
• Avoid blowing your nose: Blowing your nose can cause more bleeding and can make the swelling worse.
• Take over-the-counter pain medication: Acetaminophen or ibuprofen can help with pain and swelling.
• Avoid strenuous activities: Avoid activities that may cause more bleeding or swelling, such as heavy lifting or vigorous exercise.

It's important to note that if your nosebleed continues, or if you have difficulty breathing, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. A broken nose should be treated by a doctor as well.

[Guy13]

Ear Nose doctor. Try to avoid an Urgent Car nose reset. I feel same way about an ER BUT go to an ER if you cannot breathe.

[dreamstar72]

Yes found that out hate ERs. I’m trying to get a ear nose doctor to call me back. My whole Sunday was wasted at the ERs over 10 hrs total 2 different ers and 3 visits

[Guy13]

Yep. Ers suck. Hope this gets straight soon for you.

[NathanDavis]

did you go to the ER yet...

[dreamstar72]

Went to a medium size ER Saturday at 5 am. Was there for about 2 1/2 hrs. They did some test and then they sent me to a large ER got there at 8 am and spent until 12:30pm. They fixed it up by putting gauze inside my nose to pack the cartilage on the bridge of my nose. Got home at 1pm and at about 4pm the packing came out called the ER they told me to come back in. Went there spent 2 1/2 hrs in waiting room waiting to get inside the ER. Finally said heck with it so went home. Still swelled up, hard to breathe, and hurts. Spend today trying to get at least a doctors to call back. Hate the ERs

[collie22]

Ouch!