I recently was elbowed on the nose while playing basketball, went to an urgent care they said it wasn't broken or fractured. Is this an easy fix? It happened 2 weeks ago..
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H. George Brennan, MD, FACS - Account Suspended says:
Hi,So sorry to hear that you suffer with allergies and sinus issues. I think it is important that you visit with your primary care physician to discuss possible seasonal allergies. He or she can recommend OTC and prescription medications that will help you with your symptoms which may then...
Thank you for your question. Looking at the photos you posted which do not include the side views or your pre-operative views I would be very concerned about any attempt to make your nostrils flatter or narrower-there is a high risk of blocking off your breathing. Seek out an experience ...
Good afternoon. After injury/surgery to the nose, it can become REALLY swollen, and this swelling can take a LONG TIME to resolve (up to 1-2 years to fully resolve). The swelling typically peaks about 72 hours after injury/surgery. After that, it progressively improves, with most swelling gone...