{"id":2734,"date":"2022-02-04T18:51:29","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T23:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/?p=2734"},"modified":"2022-02-04T18:51:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-04T23:51:32","slug":"what-is-typically-damaged-when-you-break-your-nose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/what-is-typically-damaged-when-you-break-your-nose\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Typically Damaged When You Break Your Nose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The nose has two bones at the bridge and a long piece of cartilage that give it its shape. When you break your <a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/nose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nose<\/a>, either or both of these parts can be pushed to one side. In addition, a nasal fracture can cause damage to the bones that join the nose to the skull. Below we review everything you need to know about a broken nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of a Broken Nose?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pressure-from-allergies-1280x963.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white photo indicating nasal damage on a man.\" class=\"wp-image-2736\" width=\"242\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pressure-from-allergies-1280x963.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pressure-from-allergies-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pressure-from-allergies-1536x1156.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pressure-from-allergies-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0278239118310528\">break your nose<\/a>, you may experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Swelling on and around the nose.<\/li><li>Pain when the nose is touched.<\/li><li>A crooked shape to the nose.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/nose\/nosebleeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bleeding<\/a> from either side of the nose.<\/li><li>Difficulty breathing through the nose.<\/li><li>Bruising around the nose and eyes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience these symptoms, you should see an expert ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnosing a Broken Nose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To diagnose a broken nose, your doctor may gently feel along the bridge of the nose, looking for irregularities in shape and alignment, unusual movement of the bones, a rough sensation of broken bones moving against each other and\/or tenderness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They may order an x-ray or other imaging study to identify the severity of the broken nose and look for other injuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How a Broken Nose Is Treated<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A broken nose may be fixed either manually or surgically. To fix a broken nose manually, a doctor will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Administer medication via nasal spray or injection to relieve pain.<\/li><li>Open the nostrils with a nasal speculum.<\/li><li>Use special instruments to realign the broken bones and cartilage.<\/li><li>Apply packing to the nose to keep it in position, or use a splint.<\/li><li>Prescribe antibiotics to prevent an infection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the break is severe or you wait more than 14 days to be seen by a doctor, surgery may be required to realign the broken nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At-Home Relief<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you break your nose, you should be sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Rest.<\/li><li>Avoid any activities where the nose could be bumped, like playing basketball at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townofboone.net\/Facilities\/Facility\/Details\/Boone-Jaycee-Park-12\">Boone Jaycee Park<\/a>.<\/li><li>Ice the nose for 20 minutes every hour or two while awake.<\/li><li>Take over-the-counter pain medications as necessary.<\/li><li>Keep the head elevated to reduce swelling and improve breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Blue Ridge ENT<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/what-to-know-about-nasal-endoscopies\/\" class=\"related-post\">What to Know About Nasal Endoscopies<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/caring-for-your-ent-health-during-holiday-travel\/\" class=\"related-post\">Caring for Your ENT Health During Holiday Travel<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blueridge-ent.com\/common-causes-and-treatments-of-pediatric-nasal-fractures\/\" class=\"related-post\">Common Causes and Treatments of Pediatric Nasal Fractures<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The nose has two bones at the bridge and a long piece of cartilage that give it its shape. When you break your nose, either or both of these parts can be pushed to one side. In addition, a nasal fracture can cause damage to the bones that join the nose to the skull. 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