is a break or fissure in one of the bones of the nose (often in the bone above the bridge of the nose).
The frequent causes of a broken nose are contact sports, physical fights, falls and car accidents that produce facial trauma. A broken nose can cause pain, as well as swelling and bruising around the nose and under the eyes. The nose may look crooked and you may have trouble breathing.
Treatment for a broken nose may include procedures for realigning it. Usually, surgery for a broken nose is not required.
