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Nasal fracture

Nasal fracture

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Nasal fracture is a fracture or break of the bones of the nose. This is most often caused by trauma (such as being punched), and can result in pain and a crooked nose.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

Is a type of:

Fracture • Nose disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Nose

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