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I broke my nose when i was 6, however i wasn't taken to the doctor at the time. now i can't breath through one nostril. are there longterm problems?

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Dr. Stuart Kanter answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Yes: May have deviated septum. I would suggest seeing ENT physician.

Dr Wright and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I broke my nose when i was 6, however i wasn't taken to the doctor at the time. now i can't breath through one nostril. are there longterm problems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Kanter answered

Dr Wright and 2 doctors agreed

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