Do I Have A Broken Nose (Nasal Fracture)?

Have you suffered a direct blow to the nose during sports, during a fall, in a car or motorcycle accident, or in a fistfight?

Do you have pain or tenderness, especially when touching your nose?

Do you have swelling of your nose and surrounding areas?

Do you have bleeding from your nose?

Do you have bruising around your nose or eyes?

Do you have crooked or misshapen nose?

Do you have difficulty breathing through your nose?

Do you have discharge of mucus from your nose?

Do you have a feeling that one or both of your nasal passages are blocked?

Do you hear a grating sound when you touch or rub your nose?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have a broken nose. A broken nose or a nasal fracture is a common type of face injury. A broken nose refers to a broken or cracked bone or the cartilage of your nose. You can break a nose during sports, falls, in a fistfight or in a car accident. The fracture usually affects the bone over the bridge of the nose. In most cases, damage to the nasal septum (the part of the nose that divides your nostrils) also occurs. A broken nose can even be caused by walking into a wall.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have a broken nose. The nose is the most prominent part of the face and can be injured very easily. A broken nose is a medical condition characterized by a crack or break of the nasal bones. The nasal bones may often break in the areas between the eyes. A fracture can range from mild to severe. In mild fractures, you may have a nosebleed and a mild swelling, and be unaware of the fracture, while in severe cases your nose can be obviously deformed. A diagnosis is usually based on an examination of your nose.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have a broken nose. A broken nose is a common fracture that is usually caused by an injury during sports, accidents or violent assaults. A blow that is strong enough to break your nose may also cause a neck injury. If you have a mild fracture, and your nose is not crooked or otherwise misshapen, your doctor may recommend self-care measures that include using ice on the affected area and taking painkillers. In case of severe displacement of bones or the cartilage of your nose, your doctor may try to realign the nose manually or recommend surgery.