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My nose is crooked it forms a small hump on the way down and all the time I can only breath through one nostril while the other stays unbreatheble or no air can go through it (no flu or whatsoever )
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Ásh Wín
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Crooked nose with breathing issue
The airflow restriction can be due to a variety of factors; nasal fracture, septal deviation, enlargement of the turbinates, and valve collapse. All of these issues need to be addressed at the time of the physical examination by your nasal surgeon. A simple straightening of the nose to improve the airflow dynamics would be billed to the patient’s medical insurance out of medical necessity. Any cosmetic changing of the appearance of the nose is considered cosmetic surgery...
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Possible Deviated Septum
Sounds like you may have a deviated septum- and possible enlarged turbinates- to go along with the crookedness. This is quite common, and oftentimes, is best treated with a septoplasty, which can be performed at the same time as the cosmetic work.
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Fixing a crooked nose
Photos and/or an examination would really be necessary to provide you with the best advice. From what you describe, you may have a deviated septum which is responsible for your impaired breathing. The approach taken by your surgeon would depend on your individual circumstances and the nature of your current condition. For example, whether or not trauma was involved at any point and your general goals with the procedure would both be factors leading to a surgery plan. For...
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What Should I Do About my Nose is It Fractured or What?
It sounds like you may have a crooked nose with septal cartilage deviation but without an examination it's not possible to determine if this is the case. Find an experienced Rhinoplasty Surgeon that understands and follows the proper aesthetics of facial (and nasal) beauty for the creation of a naturally, more attractive nose and face.
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Nasal Trauma
The first piece of information I would require is this a new problem or is this a problem you have had for an extended period of time.
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Nasal airway obstruction
You can have both a fracture of the bone of the nose as well as a fracture of the septal cartilage. When the cartilage of the nose is injured it will warp and twist causing nasal airway obstruction. It is likely that a septoplasty will help improve your nasal airway obstruction. A thorough exam is needed to make this determination.
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Native Nose
If there has been any recent or past nasal trauma, you need to see a Head & Neck Surgeon and receive an appropriate nasal evaluation complete with facial radiography. If you were born with congenital nasal obstruction and deformity, I recommend a Facial Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgeon consultation.
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Breathing and nasal deviation
If your obstruction of air is due to the deviation, then straightening the nose should help improve the breathing. An exam in person is best to establish what can be accomplished.
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Crooked Nose with Breathing Problems
Whether or not your nose is fractured, if it is crooked with obstruction of your airway you should be examined and then consider the need for a septorhinoplasty to improve nasal function and appearance.
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Is my nose fractured
I couldn't get your pictures but a bump on the nose that wasnt there before may be a bony tip fracture. If you nose is crooked or assymetrical after an injury then it is indeed fractured if after the swelling goes down.
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