A nasal fracture is a break or crack in the bones of the nose, usually caused by trauma such as a fall, sports injury, or physical altercation. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising around the nose or under the eyes, nosebleeds, and nasal deformity. Breathing through the nose may be difficult if the fracture causes obstruction or deviates the septum.

Most simple nasal fractures can be managed with ice, pain control, and sometimes manual realignment, while more severe or displaced breaks may require surgical repair. Prompt evaluation is important to rule out complications such as a septal hematoma, which requires urgent treatment.