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Original Articles

Common Causes of Disturbed Nasal Function

Pages 580-585 | Published online: 18 Apr 2016
 

Abstract

The frequency of nasal injuries is very high in the prenatal, natal and early childhood periods.

Seemingly minor injuries may later result in major nasal deformities. As children's nasal bones are small and nasal fractures infrequent, roentgenographic diagnosis is ureliable. Most injuries involve the cartilaginous structures, and usually the septum. Immediate diagnosis and early treatment are imperative to avoid irreparable damage. Operative rather than palliative treatment is necessary. Compresses and antibiotics have little value.

Prompt and skillful attention to minor injuries of the nose will do much toward reducing the incidence of nasal obstructions and deformities.

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