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What is the definition or description of: nasal trauma?

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Nose Injury: Nasal trauma means that there was an injury to the nose. This can range from a skin laceration to fractures of the nasal bones or septal cartilage.

Answered 12/6/2012

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Injury to the nose: Injury to the nose which may result in deformity, bleeding, or impairment in function (e.g. Ability to breathe normally or an impaired sense of smell).

Answered 3/6/2013

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