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My daughter hit her nose on our glass table would she have a broken nose and it was bleeding and looks a little puffy?

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Looks worse : Initially, injuries to the nose may swell and bruise. Most physicians recommend waiting approx 7 days and reevaluating. If the nose still looks swollen or crooked then you should see an ent. If it looks much better then you are safe to observe.

Answered 6/10/2015

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Possible broken nose: It is possible that your daughter has a broken nose. Typically the nose will bleed after an injury resulting in a nasal fracture, but not always. She should be seen by an ENT or facial plastic surgeon. I usually discourage imaging studies (ct or x-ray) as they don't contribute much to the management in cases of isolated nasal injuries. I hope this information is helpful. Stephen weber, M.D.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Mike Bowman answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Have it checked: Ice it for now, 10 min every hour if she will let you. If the nose is broken it is best to fix within 7 days or so. Bleeding doesn't necessarily mean it is broken but it it could be.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Broken nose: Have your daughter's nose evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon.

Answered 10/17/2014

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