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Nose Injuries and Disorders

Also called: Nasal disorders

Your nose is important to your health. It filters the air you breathe, removing dust, germs, and irritants. It warms and moistens the air to keep your lungs and tubes that lead to them from drying out. Your nose also contains the nerve cells that help your sense of smell. When there is a problem with your nose, your whole body can suffer. For example, the stuffy nose of the common cold can make it hard for you to breathe, sleep, or get comfortable.

Many problems besides the common cold can affect the nose. They include

  • Deviated septum - a shifting of the wall that divides the nasal cavity into halves
  • Nasal polyps - soft growths that develop on the lining of your nose or sinuses
  • Nosebleeds
  • Rhinitis - inflammation of the nose and sinuses sometimes caused by allergies. The main symptom is a runny nose.
  • Nasal fractures, also known as a broken nose

Symptoms of Nose Injuries and Disorders

The following features are indicative of Nose Injuries and Disorders:
  • pain or tenderness
  • nose swelling
  • nosebleeds
  • bruising
  • crooked nose
  • difficulty breathing
  • blocked nasal passages
  • nasal polyps
  • rhinitis
  • deviated septum
  • nose deformity
  • sleep apnea
  • snoring
  • repetitive sneezing
  • facial pain
It is possible that Nose Injuries and Disorders shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Nose Injuries and Disorders

The following are the most common causes of Nose Injuries and Disorders:
  • congenital disorder
  • cocaine use
  • physical trauma
  • sports injuries
  • car accidents

Other Causes of Nose Injuries and Disorders

The following are the less common causes of Nose Injuries and Disorders:
  • falls
  • walking into a fixed object, such as a door or wall, or by rough, wrestling-type play

Risk Factors for Nose Injuries and Disorders

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Nose Injuries and Disorders:
  • playing contact sports without a helmet
  • engaging in a physical fight
  • riding a bicycle
  • lifting weights
  • riding in a motor vehicle without seat belt

Prevention of Nose Injuries and Disorders

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Nose Injuries and Disorders. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • wear seat belt when traveling in a motorized vehicle
  • keep children restrained in age-appropriate child safety seats
  • wear the recommended safety equipment
  • wear a helmet during bicycle or motorcycle rides

Occurrence of Nose Injuries and Disorders

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Nose Injuries and Disorders cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Common between 1 - 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Nose Injuries and Disorders can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Nose Injuries and Disorders can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Nose Injuries and Disorders

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Nose Injuries and Disorders:
  • Panoramic Dental X-Ray: To check nose injuries
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan: To test the severity of injury

Doctor for Diagnosis of Nose Injuries and Disorders

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Nose Injuries and Disorders:
  • Emergency medicine specialist
  • Otorhinolaryngologist

Complications of Nose Injuries and Disorders if untreated

Yes, Nose Injuries and Disorders causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Nose Injuries and Disorders is left untreated:
  • deviated septum
  • septal hematoma
  • cartilage fracture
  • neck injury

Procedures for Treatment of Nose Injuries and Disorders

The following procedures are used to treat Nose Injuries and Disorders:
  • Septoplasty: To cure symptoms related to septal deviations
  • Surgery: To realign the bones and reshape nose
  • Laser septo chondroplasty: To treat septal cartilage segment deformity

Self-care for Nose Injuries and Disorders

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Nose Injuries and Disorders:
  • Act quickly after injury: To avoid complications
  • Use ice therapy: To reduce swelling
  • Limit harmful activities: To avoid complications

Time for Treatment of Nose Injuries and Disorders

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Nose Injuries and Disorders to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • In 1 - 4 weeks

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
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