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A broken nose is caused by a blunt, hard blow to the nose. It often occurs along with injuries to other parts of the nose and face.
Risk Factors
A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease, condition or injury. Risk factors for nose fracture include:
Previous nose fracture or nose injury
Participating in sports (especially contact sports)
Reckless behavior during recreational activities or driving
Failure to wear a seatbelt
Symptoms
Symptoms of a broken nose include:
Pain in the nose or surrounding area of the face
Swelling of the nose or surrounding area of the face
Bleeding from the nose (often heavy)
Discoloration of the nose
Black eyes
Crooked or misshapen appearance of the nose (may not appear until swelling subsides)
Diagnosis
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and how the injury occurred, and examine your nose for:
Irregularities in the shape
Movement of the bones of the nose
Rough sensation when your nose is moved
Pain or tenderness to touch
Unless there is an obvious deformity, it is often necessary to wait several days for the swelling to subside before a broken nose can be diagnosed.
Tests will include:
X-ray of the nose – to confirm the fracture and check its location and severity
Treatment
Treatment includes:
Ice – Apply ice or a cold pack to your nose for 15-20 minutes, several times a day for several days. This helps reduce pain and swelling. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Do not apply the ice directly to your skin.
Medication – The following drugs help reduce inflammation and pain:
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)
Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Aspirin
Setting the Bones – The doctor may:
Drain any blood that may have collected in the septum
Set the fracture by:
Moving the bone back to its normal position
Stabilizing the bone with gauze packing on the inside and a splint or tape on the outside
Surgery – Surgery to set the fracture may be needed if:
The fracture is severe
The nose is severely misshapen
The fracture impairs breathing
Prevention
Broken noses may not always be preventable. To reduce your risk of a broken nose:
Wear protective headgear when playing contact sports, or when riding a bicycle or motorcycle.
Wear a seat belt when driving or riding in a car.
RESOURCES:
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org
American Academy of Family Physicians
http://www.aafp.org
References:
American Academy of Family Physicians
The Merck Manual of Medical Information—Home Edition. Simon and Schuster; 2000.
National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health
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Last reviewed September 2005 by Joan K. Lingen, MD, FACOG
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