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Nose Injury

	Call 911 NOW (your child may need an ambulance) IF: Major bleeding that can't be stopped. Fainted or too weak to stand.
	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: You think your child has a serious injury. Nosebleed that won't stop after 20 minutes of squeezing the nostrils closed. Skin is split open or gaping and may need stitches. Very deformed or crooked nose. Clear fluid is dripping from the nose and not due to crying. Breathing through the nose is blocked on one side or both sides. Age less than 1 year old. Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. Shape of the nose has not returned to normal after 5 days.
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Minor nose injury and you don't think your child needs to be seen.