Injuries: Broken Nose

28 Aug

Posted by: admin in: Injuries

Explanation and Causes:

Like most broken bones, broken noses have differing levels of degree and severity. The cartilage that sits between each nostril is called the septum. More severe fractures happen when the septum of the nose becomes separated. Under such conditions medical attention should be sought. Many fractured noses can also indicate other facial or neck injuries. Black eyes or whiplash are injuries that commonly accompany broken noses.

Causes of broken noses include the following:

Fist fights
Sport injuries
Motor vehicle accidents
Falls

Symptoms:

Tenderness
Swelling
Deformity
Severe nose bleed
Cracking or rubbing sound when touch or moving the nose
Discoloration
Black eyes

Diagnosis and Tests:

Rough feeling upon movement of the bone indicates it is most likely broken. Often times doctors wait to give a full evaluation and diagnosis until the swelling is gone down, but only if the break is not as serious. X-ray is common test done to show bones of the nose.

Treatment:

Ice for 15-20 min 3 to 4 times a day
Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, or naproxen to aid with pain and swelling
The physician might need to reset the bone and even surgery depending on the type of break and severity of it.

Prevention:

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