Signs and symptoms of nasal fracture: - Bruising, swelling, tenderness, pain, and deformity in the nose and nasal region of the face - Bleeding from the nose (epistaxis) - Difficulty breathing through the nose - Excessive nosebleeds if the nasal mucosa are damaged - Bruising around one or both eyes

Causes of nasal fracture: - Physical trauma to the face - Sports injuries - Fighting - Falls - Car accidents

Diagnosis of nasal fracture: - Visual identification and physical examination - Questions about noticeable cosmetic deformity and difficulty breathing - Medical imaging is generally not recommended - Distinguishing simple fractures (Type 1) from fractures involving other facial bones and/or the nasal septum (Types 2 and 3) - X-rays or CT scans may be required if other facial injuries are suspected

Treatment of nasal fracture: - Minor nasal fractures may heal on their own without significant cosmetic deformity - Ice and pain medication can be prescribed for discomfort during healing - Manual alignment (closed reduction) may be attempted for deformed noses - Manual alignment should be performed within 10 days of injury in adults and within 4 days in children - Injuries involving other structures may require surgical treatment

Prognosis of nasal fracture: - Bone stability occurs between 3 and 5 weeks after fracture - Full bone fusion occurs between 4 and 8 weeks after fracture