Can you crack nose cartilage in sleep?

September 27, 2023
Asked By:stephvlo28 in Sudbury, Massachusetts

For reference, I had a rhinoplasty in 2017 and healed up nicely following that. Last week, I woke up hearing a cracking sound from my nose. It hurt a lot. I was on my side when I woke up, my nose in the pillows. Ever since, the right side of the tip of my nose has been extremely tender. There is no bruising or swelling, but hurts if I poke the tip. I can breathe fine. Today (5 days after injury) the tip of my nose feels numb. Is it possible I cracked my cartilage in sleep?

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