Manipulation is done using local anaesthetic so that your nose is numbed. It does not always make your nose look exactly the same as it was before, but it often helps. If you have a large wound

To guide the treatment you need, we will look for certain signs that show you have broken your nose, such as: A GP might prescribe stronger painkillers if paracetamol is not helping with pain caused by a broken nose.In more serious cases, it can leave you with a misshapen nose and it can cause you to feel like you have an obstruction causing difficulty breathing through your nose.

A doctor in hospital may be able to make your nose straighter using a procedure called manipulation. Scans aren’t usually necessary to diagnose a broken nose, however, CT scans might be used if a physical examination is difficult or it is suspected that you have other injuries. other symptoms of a severe head injury – such as vomiting, collapsing (passing out) or difficulty speaking More severe breaks or ones that have gone untreated for more than 14 days may not be suitable for realignment. In these cases, surgery to realign the bones and reshape the nose might be required.verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{

Give you a course of antibiotics if you have a cut over the area of the break or you have had a blood clot lanced and drained

If you have a severe broken nose or it's changed shape, you may be referred to a specialist in hospital for assessment and treatment. If your nose has changed shape A broken nose usually heals on its own within three weeks. Get medical help if it’s not getting better or your nose has changed shape.

Septoplasty is the surgical procedure that is used to correct a deviated septum. During septoplasty, the septum is repositioned to the middle of the nose to improve breathing.You might have to go home and wait for the swelling to go down first, but the procedure should be done within 3 weeks of you breaking your nose, before the bones start to set. If you need an operation, this will be arranged for you about one to two weeks after your injury by the ENT team. When you go home A member of staff will examine your nose to make sure there is no bleeding, no blood clots (haematoma) in your septum and that you can breathe through both nostrils.