501 N Graham, Suite 455, Portland, OR 97227

10330 SE 32nd Ave, Suite 320 Milwaukie, OR 97222

Nose Injury

Falls. Sports and recreation activities. Accidents. These can all be causes of nose injuries. Most nose injuries involve bruising, swelling and pain, whether or not the nose is broken. Applying ice to reduce the swelling and taking an over-the-counter pain medication is usually all that is required to resolve a typical nose injury. However, it is important to seek medical attention if:

  • You have a nosebleed that won't stop.
  • You think your nose is broken.
  • The skin on your nose is punctured.
  • The bridge of your nose collapses (a result of a hole in your septum).

You should also seek medical attention if the injury results in difficulty breathing, changes the size or shape of your nose or causes ongoing drainage.

Treatment for simple nose fractures (the bone remains in place) is a combination of pain medications, nasal decongestants and in some cases, a nose splint. A broken nose will need to be set once the swelling goes down - usually two-to-three days after the injury. Antibiotics may also be prescribed for a broken nose to prevent infection.

If you’ve injured your nose, please contact our office and schedule an appointment with one of our otolaryngologists.

About a home sleep study we offer

Watermark integrated home sleep technology is a fast, simple and cost effective alternative for the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea. After identification of appropriate candidates for testing through a validated OSA risk questionnaire, home sleep testing equipment is provided to the patient by the provider. The Watermark sleep testing devices have been validated to be as effective as an in-lab sleep studies, yet with the convenience and simplicity of being performed in the comfort of the patients home at a fraction of the cost. Upon completion of the 2 night study, the information is uploaded to the WM Sleep Portal where the study data is auto-processed, undergoes a technical QA edit and professional interpretation by Dr. Adrian Varela, board certified sleep physician before being returned to the ordering provider for diagnosis, all within 48 hours.