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Last night i fell and hit my cheek bone. this morning when i blow air out of my nose it puffs my cheek out and stays puffed. emergency room?

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Dr. Donald Alves
Dr. Donald Alvesanswered
Emergency Medicine 26 years experience
Dr soon: If you can get in to see an ENT (ear-nose-throat) soon (2-3 days best), then go direct. If not, er may be wise in case need imaging/antibiotics/referral. Just bring a book or activity, as is not an immediate life threat, so may have to wait (ear plugs sometimes good also).
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