What are the symptoms of a nasal fracture?

A nasal bone fracture may cause symptoms such as nose swelling, pain, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, you need to seek medical attention immediately. 1) Nose swelling and pain are usually the initial symptoms and can be relieved with cold compresses; 2) Sometimes nose bleeding and difficulty breathing may occur, which require treatment by a professional doctor; 3) Nose deformity may be an indication of a bone fracture and requires imaging examination to confirm.

1) Nose swelling and pain are the most common symptoms of nasal bone fracture. This is because the nose has rich blood circulation and is prone to swelling after damage. Ice compress can reduce swelling. It is recommended to apply ice for 20 minutes each time, once every hour. At the same time, to reduce pain, patients can use over-the-counter painkillers, such as ibuprofen, but they must follow the doctor's advice and avoid overdose.

2) Nose bleeding and breathing difficulties are other symptoms of a nasal bone fracture. When nose bleeding occurs, you can try to stop the bleeding by pinching the nose with your thumb and index finger and tilting your head slightly forward. If the bleeding does not stop or breathing difficulties persist, you should seek medical attention immediately to avoid serious complications.

3) Nasal deformity not only affects appearance, but may also cause nasal septum deviation, which in turn affects respiratory function. Bone fractures can be identified through palpation and imaging examinations such as X-rays and CT scans. According to the examination results, mild bone fractures can be cured through conservative treatment, while severe bone fractures may require surgery, such as partial reduction or full reduction.

Symptoms of nasal bone fractures vary and require professional treatment when they are severe. If you experience nasal swelling, pain, nose bleeding, difficulty breathing, or nasal deformity, you should seek medical attention immediately and have imaging tests to clarify the condition and avoid long-term effects. Keeping the nose fixed and resting during the repair period and undergoing rehabilitation treatment as prescribed by the doctor will help you recover.