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I blew my nose after a contusion forcing air into my eyelid, what do i do?
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Visit ER or doctor: A person with air going into the skin after a nose bruising may have a cracked bone at the nose or sinuses. If he has trouble moving or closing an eye, if pain is significant, or there is watery liquid dripping from the nostril, he should see a doctor right away. Otherwise, a next-day visit with his primary or ENT doctor is needed. Meanwhile, he avoids blowing his nose. Antibiotics likely needed.
Answered 7/6/2014
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Sinus fracture: There must be a sinus fracture. It should be evaluated by xrays and possibly treated or just allowed to heal. You should probably be on antibiotics, and the air should have gone quickly. Obviously, best not to blow your nose until the fracture heals.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Consult physician: If the air that has gotten into your eye socket is minimal, then you just need to let it go away with time. But if it is causing a problem, then see an ophthalmologist or oculoplastic surgeon. Definitely do not blow your nose again for first month.
Answered 5/14/2016
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Get checked out: May indicate an orbital fracture. Let it reabsorb. Obtain orbital fine cuts imaging.
Answered 7/20/2012
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