Back in January of 2014 I got hit in the face multiple times when I got assulted. My nose was fractured but there wasnt any visual damage other than a lot of swelling and brusing under both eyes. Ive always had a problem with breathing and sinuses due to a deveated septum and this incident made it a little worse. However, the problem is that every couple weeks or so ill have soreness or pain in the bridge of my nose. Its not really all that but but its noticable. Is it something I should get checked?
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October 11, 2014
Answer: Nasal trauma causes a broken nose and breathing problems
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Hi susancobos. The nasal septum is the cartilage which divides your two nasal passages. A septoplasty involves an incision on the inside of the nose, whereby the crooked septum is removed. No change is made to the outside appearance of the nose, unless too much cartilage is removed reducing the...
It sounds like your septum is not the issue. Instead, you probably have inflammation of the turbinates. Turbinates are like radiators for the nose. They sit along the side walls of the nose and humidify and filter out the air before it goes to your lungs. Prescription nasal medications sprays...