I think my nose is still broken but this has been this way since i was a kid. is there anything i can do to breathe better in the mean time?

See ENT doc: If you suffered a broken nose, or are having trouble breathing through your nose see your local ENT doctor. There are many possible causes, each with a specific treatment. Your primary care provider can recommend a specialist in your area to help you.

Septum or turbinates: Problems breathing usually are related to anatomic issues and/or mucosal issues. Anatomic reasons for nasal obstruction include a 1) deviated septum (+/- trauma) 2) enlarged turbinates (usually inferior turbinates). Mucosal issues are related to the lining of the nose swelling: 1) allergies 2) infection (acute or chronic sinusitis) 3) viral infections.

Breathe right strip: The breathe right strips that are sold in pharmacies can be very helpful for you if you have a broken nose. Also steroid or antihistamine nasal sprays can also be helpful but these are prescription. An ENT doctor should look in your nose and see what the problem truly is.

See an ENT: See an ENT doctor to check for a deviated septum or nose. A breathe rite strip or surgery might help.

Broken nose: Discuss these issues with your surgeon and be sure your surgeon is a board certified facial plastic surgeon with expertise in these procedures.