A member asked:

What are signs of a broken nose?

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Dr. Steven Dankle answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Deformity or bruise: Nasal fractures may be associated with an obvious deformity of the nose (crooked) or, if the fracture is non-displaced may simply be associated with bruising around one or both eyes. Additionally, there is usually nose bleeding immediately associated with the injury and often nasal airway blockage.

Answered 11/11/2015

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Dr. Patrick Schaner answered

Specializes in Surgery - Plastics

Deformity: Swelling, pain and deformity are the typical signs. This can be confirmed by physical examination or radio graphic means such as plain films or ct scan.

Answered 4/16/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Crooked: External deformity/swelling. Brusing. Black eyes. Nosebleed. See an ENT surgeon or facial plastic surgeon for treatment.

Answered 4/17/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pain and swelling,: misshapen nose, difficulty breathing and black eye.

Answered 5/2/2015

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Nasal deformity: A crooked nose, bruising of the area between your eyes, significant nasal swelling, bleeding from the nose.

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

A few: Crooked nose, nosebleed, stuffy nose, bruising of nose or "black eyes", numbness of the nose. If you suspect broken nose, see ENT doc or facial plastic surgeon.

Answered 4/21/2015

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Dr. Alexander Gorup answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Some thoughts: Signs suggestive of broken nose might be obvious visible deformity, palpable bony deformities, significant bruising, difficulty breathing thru nose. Best to see a doctor if concerned.

Answered 4/21/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

A few things: You might notice the most a deformed or crooked nose. Other things include obstructed breathing in one or both nostrils, nose bleed, bruising of nose or eyes. If you suspect fracture, see ENT doc or facial plastic surgeon.

Answered 4/21/2015

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