My nose suffered from mild trauma three weeks ago. It didn't bleed nor hurt whatsoever, did feel weird after, and encountered a small clicking sound when I washed my face (my father who is a doctor said it wasn't broken though) and there might be a slight change in the appearance (not sure, my family says there isn't). The problem is that it feels very stuffy from time to time, almost as if it is going to explode, (mostly on middle area). Any ideas?
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April 16, 2014
Answer: I recommend consulting with a facial plastic surgeon/ENT. They can evaluate your breathing.
The lumps on the side of the bridge of the nose or the junction between the bone and cartilage, also known as a hump. This can be shaved down for cosmetic purposes and has no relation to a postnasal drip or runny nose. Postnasal drip and runny nose is treated medically, not surgically with...
Many patients I see have a deviated septum. In some cases they do not notice any symptoms from their crooked septum, in some cases they feel their nose is blocked. The septum is a piece of cartilage the divides the nose into two sides. When it is twisted it can block the nose in some patients....
It is a good question. There are many plastic surgeons who can perform both the cosmetic and the functional.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA
