Physicians generally wait three to five days for the swelling to improve before treating nose fractures. Although X-rays are not generally necessary, the doctor may order a CT scan to determine the severity of the injury. Some injuries require realignment: the physician manually pushes the broken pieces of bone back into place. Surgery may be necessary if the break is severe, it hinders the ability to breathe, or the septum was damaged.

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