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Nose fracture - Symptom

Alternative Names

Fracture of the nose; Broken nose

Symptoms:

  • Blood coming from the nose
  • Bruising around the eyes
  • Difficulty breathing through the nose
  • Misshapen appearance (may not be obvious until swelling goes down)
  • Pain
  • Swelling

The bruised appearance usually disappears after 2 weeks.

The symptoms may be the same as those of a fractured nose.

  • Reviewed last on: 1/30/2008
  • James L. Demetroulakos, MD, FACS, Department of Otolaryngology, N. Shore Medical Center, Salem, MA. Clinical Instructor in Otology Laryngology, Harvard Medical School. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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