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Broken Nose

A nose fracture is a break in the bone over the bridge of the nose.

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Symptoms

Blood coming from the nose; Bruising around the eyes; Difficulty breathing through the nose; Misshapen appearance (may ...

Causes

Blunt injury

Tests

Chest X-Ray

Treatments

Reassure the patient and try to keep the patient calm. Have the patient breathe through the mouth and lean forward in a...

Drugs

acetaminophen
ibuprofen

Risk Factors

Accidental Falls
Injury face and or neck
Nose Injury

Complications

Airway Obstruction
Deviated Septum
face or head disfigurement

Prevention

Protective headgear should be worn while playing contact sports, riding bicycles, skateboards, roller-skates, or roller...

Doctor Specialties

Ear, nose and throat surgeon
Emergency Medicine doctor
Plastic Surgeon

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