Description broken nose
Перелом носа – разрушение костей носа.
Causes nose fracture
The cause of the fracture of the nose is blunt, a severe blow to the nose. Fracture often occurs along with injuries to other parts of the nose and face.
Risk factors for a nose fracture
Factors, increase the risk of nose fracture include:
- Conditions, which causes frequent falls:
- Advanced age;
- Epilepsy;
- Alcoholism;
- Previous nose fracture or nose injury;
- Athletics (especially contact sports);
- Failure to wear seat belts in the car (airbags can also sometimes cause injury).
Symptoms of nasal fracture
Symptoms include:
- Pain in the nose or surrounding area faces;
- Swelling of the nose or surrounding area faces;
- Bleeding from the nose (often heavy);
- Difficulty breathing through the nose;
- Discoloration of the nose;
- Bruising under the eyes;
- Bent or deformed shape of the nose (can not be observed, until after the swelling).
Diagnosis of a fracture of the nose
The doctor will ask about your symptoms, recent physical activity, About, how the accident occurred, will examine the nose and face, to determine:
- Violations of the nose;
- The shift of the nose and face;
- Pain when moving the nose;
- Pain or tenderness to the touch;
- The presence of nasal septum injury (especially the presence of hematoma);
- The presence of fluid discharge from the nose (eg, may be isolated blood or cerebrospinal fluid, even in severe cases).
Tests may include:
- Рентген носа – обычно не требуется, but it can be used to confirm the fracture, as well as to check its location and severity;
- Компьютерная томография – обычно не требуется, but it can be used to confirm the fracture, as well as to check its location and severity.
Treatment of fracture of the nose
Treatments include:
Ice
Apply ice or a cold compress to nose for 15-20 minutes, several times a day for several days. This helps reduce pain and swelling. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
Medicines
Preparations, to help reduce inflammation and pain:
- Ibuprofen;
- Naproxen;
- Acetaminophen;
- Aspirin.
Reduction of bone
Your doctor may:
- Drain the blood, which can accumulate in the nasal septum;
- RIGHT fracture:
- The bones are moved back, in the normal position;
- Stabilization is carried out bone gauze on the inside and splinting bandage or to the outer side of the nose;
Operation
Surgery may be needed, if:
- Fracture is a serious;
- The nose is severely deformed;
- Fracture difficult breathing.
If diagnosed with a fracture of the nose, Follow your doctor's instructions.
Prevention of fracture of the nose
Fracture of the nose can not always be prevented. To reduce the risk of fracture:
- Wear protective headgear with the mask, When engaged in contact sports, as well as riding a bicycle or motorcycle;
- Wear a seat belt when riding in a car.