Relieving Stuffy Nose
Fracture of the nose; Broken nose
First Aid
- Reassure the patient and try to keep the patient calm.
- Have the patient breathe through the mouth and lean forward in a sitting position in order to keep blood from going down the back of the throat.
- Apply cold compresses to the nose to reduce swelling. If possible, the patient should hold the compress so that there isn't too much pressure on the nose.
- To help relieve pain, acetaminophen (Tylenol) is recommended.
Do Not
- Do NOT try to...
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