Broad nasal bridge
Alternative names:
broad base of nose; broad bridge of nose
Home care:
There is no need to treat this symptom.
Call your health care provider if:
What to expect at your health care provider's office:
The medical history will be obtained and a physical
examination performed.
Medical history questions documenting a broad nasal bridge
in detail may include:
- Are any other abnormalities or symptoms also present?
Physical examination:
An infant with a broad nasal bridge should be examined thoroughly
for other abnormalities. Examination for any mental development
changes may be performed as the child grows.
Intervention:
No treatment is needed for a broad nasal bridge, as it does
not affect the breathing. However, sometimes "cosmetic" surgery
is recommended.
After seeing your health care provider:
Was this a normal facial feature or was a disorder associated
with the broad nasal bridge diagnosed by your health care
provider? If a diagnosis was made by your health care provider
as the cause of this facial feature, you may want to note
that diagnosis in your personal medical record.
Update Date: 02/09/00
Updated by: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director,
Utah Health Informatics and adam.com
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