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How to Tell if my Nose is Broken?
asked 3 months ago by nick08318 in Bridgeton, NJ
Latest answer by David Alessi, MD
Question viewed 169 times
Tags: breathing problems, broken nose, popping, warning sign
I was in wrestling a few days ago, and I was slammed on my nose and now it is swollen and hard to breath out of. It's very sensitive, and whenever I move it, it makes a clicking noise. I'm just wondering if it is broken, and worth going to the doctor for.
7 answers to How to Tell if my Nose is Broken?
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Possible Broken Nose
It sounds like you have broken your nose. You should see a a Facial Plastic Surgeon or Plastic Surgeon ASAP. If there was bleeding into your septum causing a hematoma, that collection of blood could destroy part of the septum. Depending on what was broken a simple manipulation of the fracture can be done to straighten the nose and avoid the need for a surgical procedure in some patients. However this must be done within 2 weeks of the trauma.
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Nasal Trauma
It sounds from your description that you indeed may have broken your nose. I would wait for the swelling to go down so that it can be better assessed typically five to seven days after the trauma and see a facial plastic surgeon in your area. There is no rush even if it is broken and needs to be corrected as there is no timeline for repair.
Scott Trimas, MD
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Broken Nose
Hi Nick08318,
It sounds like you are describing a broken nose. Contact a facial plastic surgeon to assess your situation. You may elect to wait approximately one week to allow alot of the swelling to subside. Your surgeon will examine and evalutate you and come up with a possible surgical plan.
Best of luck,
Dr. David Alessi
David Alessi, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How to Tell if my Nose is Broken?
If the nasal trauma resulted in significant pain, popping sounds or cracking noises...it most likely broken cartilage and or bone. The breathing difficulties, IMHO, dictate that you have your nose examioned by a Rhinoplasty Surgeon or ENT surgeon ASAP to rule out a septal hematoma. If left untreated, this can cause collapse of the nasal bridge from septal cartilage destruction. This has happened to more than one wrestler, boxer or athelete.
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Broken Nose
You need to be seen by either an Otolaryngologist (ENT surgeon) or a Plastic surgeon. Your nose needs to be examined for bleeding in the septum and if the facture displaced the nose it may need to be placed back before it heals in its displaced position. Rather than guessing do yourself a favor and get yourself properly taken for.
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How to tell if Nose is Broken after Trauma
It can be extremely difficult to tell immediately after nasal trauma with swelling if your nose is broken. I would recommend you see a plastic surgeon to evaluate your nose.
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It's probably broken
Altho you won't know unless you go to a doctor, it probably is broken. Go to a Plastic Surgeon or Facial Plastic Surgeon. The reason we want to see you early on is that if the nose and possibly septum are broken, they can be set in a relatively straight position and possibly avoid the need for future surgery. A straight nose is easier to fix and a minor septal deviation easier than a major one. In all liklihood the doctor will order an xray to confirm, but if the...
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