Question 1

what are the tests for nasal fracture?

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Exam + X-rays.: That's pretty much it.

Question 2

what are the signs of a nasal fracture?

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Pain: A nasal bone fracture hurts. Breathing can be made difficult from nasal obstruction for displaced bone or swollen tissue. A noticeable lum, bump, depression, or change in appearance also helps.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: nasal fracture?

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Broken nose: A lay mans way to describe a nasal fracture is to say the person has a broken nose.  Nasal fractures may be displaced or non displaced.

Question 4

would i need surgery on a nondisplaced nasal fracture?

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No : Surgery is not indicated for an uncomplicated nondisplaced nasal bone fx, at least not in the acute setting. If a deformity ensues & cosmetics is a concern, can repeat x-ray once inflammation has subsided or a ct scan for a more detailed evaluation. At that point can consult a facial plastic surgeon to discuss your options. For cosmetic purposes better to hold off on surgery until swelling is gone.

Question 5

can you have a nasal fracture & not even know it?

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Yes: Yes, you can have a nasal fracture and not know it. Sometimes these can be subtle and non-displaced, therefore not causing cosmetic deformity and minimal swelling.

Question 6

does a nondisplaced nasal fracture heal itself?

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Nasal fracture: Yes, a non-displaced nasal fracture will heal without intervention.  Even a displaced fracture will heal, although it usually heals in the wrong spot.  Just be careful of further nasal trauma as the nasal bones, in their already weakened state, could shift into an undesireable location.

Question 7

what are the main symptoms that can follow nasal fracture?

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Nasal Fracture: Main symptoms of nasal fracture include nose bleeds and nasal stuffiness as well as difficulty or inability to breathe from obstructed side(s) of the nose.

Question 8

how long does it take for a hairline nasal fracture to heal?

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Doesn't matter: Most "hairline" nasal fractures are mis-read xrays.  There is nothing you need to do for a non-displaced ("hairline fracture") of the nose.  It might hurt but that is probably from the trauma.  I wouldn't worry about it.

Question 9

nasal fracture when i was a kid and still have breathing problems at 23. what to do?

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Nose: Can haveent check for obstruction causing sob. Many causes of shortness of breath. Dr.  Can evaluate.

Question 10

how many days after a hairline nasal fracture will there be mild dull facial or head pain?

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Depends: Depends on the extent of the injury.  Even though there was only a hairline fracture of the nose, its still a broken bone.  And there might have been injury to the brain in the form of a concussion.  All these things can cause pain after the injury.  If the pain has not subsided within a week I would consult a physician for further evaluation

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