Apply Pressure

• Almost all nose injuries will cause bleeding, and the first treatment given is to stop it. The way to stop bleeding is to apply pressure. Pinch the nostrils, while carefully avoiding the nasal bones, and breath through the mouth. The nose can be held like this for around 10 to 12 minutes. Application of ice will slow the bleeding and also reduce pain and swelling.
  
  Sometimes if the injury is severe, the applied pressure may not work and gauze might have to be packed inside the nostrils. Care should be taken that the injured person does not rub or blow his nose after the bleeding has ceased, as this might cause the bleeding to commence again. If the injured person is a child, try to stop the child from crying, as this will worsen the bleeding.
  
  

Avoid Injury Irritants

• No form of anti-inflammatory drug, including aspirin, should be taken for at least two days following the injury, as it may cause more nosebleeds. After all the swelling is gone, applying warmth to the injured area will lessen the pain. Care should be taken that the towel or heating pad is not too warm, since warmth thins the blood and makes any bleeding more difficult to control.
  
  The nasal cavity and membrane are very tender and sensitive after an injury. Anything that irritates the nasal cavity, such as smoking or drinking alcohol, has a risk of starting the bleeding again. Smoking also retards the healing process because it restricts the blood supply. Proper circulation is vital when any tissue is healing.
  
  Nose injuries will cause blockage in the nasal cavity and the person will experience stuffiness in the nose. At such times, the mucus in the nose should be kept thin, by drinking lots of fluids. The person should not breathe dry air; a humidifier will help keep the air moist.
  
  

Seek Professional Help

• If the nose is broken or looks crooked, it should be treated only by a licensed physician. Surgery may also be required to straighten it properly or to correct a deviated septum. Failure to seek proper medical treatment for serious nose injuries could result in physical deformities or respiratory problems.