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Suggest Medication For Swelling And Bruising Of Nose After Injury.

My 3 yr old was hit in the face, mainly bridge of nose, by a baseball bat, on accident by older brother. There is some swelling now, bruising, he s congested, but he has a 100.4 temp. Should he be seen by a dr? No bleeding. What would they do if it was broken?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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If I were your pediatrician, I would suggest you consult an orthopediacian or an ent surgeon, only to be very sure there is no problem to be sorted out. If at all there is a fracture, the management will vary depending on the type and extent of fracture. Mild one needs a small plaster bandage but a major one might need surgery. However, it doesn't sound like a major fracture or something. He might have had some soft tissue injury which is causing swelling and nose congestion. Hot compresses, nasal de congestant drops and steam inhalation will help till you see some specialist. Hope child gets well soon. Take care.
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Suggest Medication For Swelling And Bruising Of Nose After Injury.

Hi, Welcome to Hcm, If I were your pediatrician, I would suggest you consult an orthopediacian or an ent surgeon, only to be very sure there is no problem to be sorted out. If at all there is a fracture, the management will vary depending on the type and extent of fracture. Mild one needs a small plaster bandage but a major one might need surgery. However, it doesn t sound like a major fracture or something. He might have had some soft tissue injury which is causing swelling and nose congestion. Hot compresses, nasal de congestant drops and steam inhalation will help till you see some specialist. Hope child gets well soon. Take care.