nose breaking
The nose is located in an area of the face that is prone to damage from a variety of causes, and in fact a broken nose is more common than any other body fracture. Nasal fractures are usually caused by a direct blow. These fractures generally do not have dangerous consequences, but possible deformity after the fracture may cause nasal obstruction or facial deformity. Immediately after the injury, significant bleeding usually occurs inside and outside the nose.
Bleeding in the inner part of the nose drains towards the throat.
This condition causes swelling in the areas adjacent to the nose and usually a well-defined deformity of the nose. Due to swelling and bleeding to diagnose a broken nose, the swelling must subside to be definitively diagnosed by clinical examination.
Medical measures:
Nasal bleeding is controlled by an ice pack. After the swelling subsides, a decision is made to correct the broken nose.
If the nasal bone is not displaced in a broken nose, surgery is not required. But if bone displacement has occurred, the fracture will be replaced with surgery.
And a nasal cast may be used to repair a fracture, which usually opens a few days later.
Care:
Avoid re-injury and pressure on the nose, especially when sleeping.
You can use an ice pack on the forehead to reduce swelling of the nose.
Report any signs of bleeding to your doctor immediately, such as:
Bleeding from the dressing area
Feeling of blood in the throat and frequent swallowing
Bleeding from the throat and mouth
Due to the presence of a dressing in the nose and the impossibility of breathing through the nose, mouth breathing is performed, which causes dry mouth and mucous membranes. It is useful to prevent dry mouth and eliminate the unpleasant taste and smell of dried blood behind the nose and throat.
After surgery in the hospital, try to be semi-sitting so that you can easily remove the discharge from the mouth.
Avoid finning, draining your nose for a month, and doing heavy work or work that puts pressure on your nose.
. Try to drink plenty of fluids for up to 5 days on a soft diet. Do not use aspirin due to increased bleeding. You can use acetaminophen to relieve pain or your doctor prescribes it.
. Try to keep the nose bandage and cast clean to prevent infection. If antibiotics are prescribed by your doctor, take them on time and do not stop taking the medicine without your doctor’s permission.
See your doctor on a date set by your doctor to have the cast removed and re-examined (usually 10 days later).
Dr. Mir Hosseini Hospital
nose breaking
Producer: Samaneh Sharghi (Patient Education Expert Ms. Ghaedi Education Supervisor)
Confirmer: Dr. Amirabadi
Source: Examination of diseases of the ear, throat, nose, head and neck
Date of preparation: Autumn 9