{"id":262,"date":"2021-11-08T18:19:32","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T23:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.fm1.dev\/providing-comprehensive-ear-nose-throat-care\/nasal-fracture\/"},"modified":"2022-03-10T19:36:56","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T00:36:56","slug":"nasal-fracture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/ent\/nasal-fracture\/","title":{"rendered":"Nasal Fracture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [{\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Are the Symptoms of a Nasal Fracture? \",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Pain when touched, swelling of the nose and bleeding from the nose are common symptoms of a nasal fracture. If you have a nose injury accompanied by difficulty breathing, unstoppable bleeding and a noticeable change in the shape of your nose, you should seek medical attention as it is probably broken.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"How Is a Nasal Fracture Treated?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"The treatment for a nasal fracture depends on the severity. A minor fracture that has not changed the shape of your nose may not require medical attention at all and will heal on its own. Larger breaks will require your doctor to manually realign your nose. This procedure is performed with injected anesthesia. A nasal speculum is inserted into the nostrils and with the help of other specialty instruments your broken nose and cartilage are put back into place. An internal and external splint will be attached to help keep your nose in place while the bone heals. For severe breaks surgery may be needed.\"\n    }\n  }, {\n    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n    \"name\": \"What Causes a Nasal Fracture?\",\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n      \"text\": \"Commonly referred to as a broken nose, a nasal fracture is a break or crack in the bone in your nose. Contact with a fixed object, such as a door or wall can cause a break. Contact sports (like hockey and football) and motor vehicle accidents are common causes of a broken nose.\"\n }\n }\n ]\n  }\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Causes a Nasal Fracture?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Also commonly known as a broken nose, a nasal fracture is a break or crack in the bone in your nose, which is often known as a fractured nose. Contact with a fixed object, such as a door or wall, can cause a break. Contact sports (like hockey, wrestling, basketball and football) and motor vehicle accidents are common causes of a broken nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Symptoms of a Nasal Fracture?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ThinkstockPhotos-498061912-1280x854.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ThinkstockPhotos-498061912-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ThinkstockPhotos-498061912-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ThinkstockPhotos-498061912-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ThinkstockPhotos-498061912-256x171.jpg 256w, https:\/\/westernmichiganent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/ThinkstockPhotos-498061912.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Pain when touched, swelling, a noticeable curve or dent in the nose and bleeding from the nose are common symptoms of a nasal fracture.&nbsp;If you have a nose injury along with difficulty breathing, bleeding and a noticeable change in the shape of your nose, you should seek medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To confirm a nasal fracture, your doctor will perform a physical exam. Topical anesthetics may be applied before the physical exam to control the pain. An imaging test is usually unnecessary, though a CT scan may be required if other injuries are present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Is a Nasal Fracture Treated?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment for a nasal fracture depends on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thieme-connect.com\/products\/ejournals\/abstract\/10.1055\/s-0029-1224106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">severity<\/a>. A minor fracture that has not changed the shape of your nose may not require treatment at all. Larger breaks will require your doctor to realign your nose manually. This procedure is often performed in the office with topical, injected anesthesia or both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For severe breaks, your doctor may recommend a surgery known as rhinoplasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><div class=\"content-cta\">\r\n<p>Call Western Michigan ENT at <a href=\"tel:+12313989536\" class=\"phone \"><span class=\"phone-number\">(231) 398-9536<\/span><\/a> for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n<\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Causes a Nasal Fracture? Also commonly known as a broken nose, a nasal fracture is a break or crack in the bone in your nose, which is often known as a fractured nose. Contact with a fixed object, such as a door or wall, can cause a break. 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