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I have a bump on the left side of the nose for a long time. Should I be concerned?

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Hello doctor,

I had a bump on the left side of my nose. It feels like cartilage or bone. It has always been there since I can remember. The right side of my nose does not have a bump whatsoever. I have always experienced breathing problems. I do not know if I should be concerned or that it is just something that will always be there.

Answered by Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins

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Doctor of Medicine

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Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins is a practicing Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1992 from OU College of Medicine and then completed his residency in ENT at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's College of Medicine in Chicago, matriculating in 1997. He received board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has 31 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at ENT Specialists of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, and is involved in the training of residents in Otolaryngology at OSU Medical Center.

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This is likely resultant from an old fracture, possibly acquired at a very young age from the normal bumps and bruises of being a child and learning to walk, etc. As we get older, this can lead to chronic nasal obstruction as not only does the outside of the nose show signs of the old fracture, but the midline structure within the nose can become more and more deviated. This leads to increasing the blockage over time. One easy way to tell what is causing your nasal obstruction is to go to some pharmacy and get some Oxymetazoline and a nasal steroid spray such as Fluticasone. First, squirt a bunch of Oxymetazoline into your nose, and if this relieves the nasal obstruction, then you can use the nasal steroid spray over for the next 2 to 3 months daily to see if your nasal obstruction clears. If the Oxymetazoline does not help, then the nasal steroid unlikely to work. Maybe you should buy the Oxymetazoline first to see if it would be worth spending the money on the nasal steroid spray. If you get no relief with the Oxymetazoline, it indicates that more than likely you have a severely deviated nasal septum and should consult an ENT to have it fixed.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At March 28, 2020
Reviewed At December 8, 2023

Education:

Doctor of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins is a practicing Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1992 from OU College of Medicine and then completed his residency in ENT at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's College of Medicine in Chicago, matriculating in 1997. He received board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has 31 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at ENT Specialists of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, and is involved in the training of residents in Otolaryngology at OSU Medical Center.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

Doctor of Medicine

Professional Bio:

Dr. Bruce Eric Hudkins is a practicing Otolaryngologist (ENT) in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated in 1992 from OU College of Medicine and then completed his residency in ENT at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's College of Medicine in Chicago, matriculating in 1997. He received board certification from the American Board of Otolaryngology. He has 31 years of clinical experience and currently practicing at ENT Specialists of Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, and is involved in the training of residents in Otolaryngology at OSU Medical Center.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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