What helps swelling from a broken nose?

Swelling broken nose: The only think which can help swelling of broken noe is ice locally in the first 48 hours.

Nose fracture: Ice packs are helpful to reduce swelling. Head elevation also helps. Afrin nasal spray cvan be used to help the nasal congestion which is usually present for a few days. Be sure to be checked by an ENT within 5-7 days after the swelling goes down to see if surgery is needed. If you wait more than 10-14 days, surgery may be much more difficult and invasive.

Head elevation, ice: Keep your head elevated above your heart while resting or sleeping and apply iced gauze or light ice packs to the area.

Broken nose: if the break is recent, basic things like keeping your head elevated and using cool compresses may help help with the swelling. Be sure to have your nose evaluated by a board certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in nasal procedures.