Today I hit my nose on a marble counter top and I heard a crunching sound, and the place where the bone meets the cartilage is swollen and is noticeable. Is there anything I can do to reduce this swelling as soon as possible? Anything I can take? This is the first time I've ever hurt my nose before so I'm really worried the bump will become permanent!
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July 1, 2014
Answer: Hit nose on the bridge. What can I take to reduce the swelling?
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