Broken Nose Causes & Risks

Causes

A broken nose is caused by a blunt, hard blow to the nose. It often occurs along with injuries to other parts of the nose and face.

Risk Factors

A risk factor is something that increases your chance of getting a disease, condition, or injury. Risk factors for a nose fracture include:

• Previous nose fracture or nose injury
• Participating in sports (especially contact sports)
• Reckless behavior during recreational activities or driving
• Failure to wear a seatbelt (but airbags can also sometimes cause injury)