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I hurt my nose badly opening my car door. it's somewhat tender after 3 days and i have a slight headache. no bleeding or breathing trouble.?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Contused or broken: You may have broken your nose, but if it is not bothering your breathing, i would suggest that you only need to take tylenol (acetaminophen) or advil for the pain.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Nose: If your nose isn't deviated and the pain is decreasing I wouldn't do anything. Its probably just bruised.

Answered 6/20/2014

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