Broken nose

Description broken nose

Broken nose – the destruction of nasal bones.

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:

• X-rays of the nose – usually not required, but it can be used to confirm the fracture, as well as to check its location and severity;
• CT scan – usually not required, 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.