A low nasal bridge is the flattening of the top part of the nose.
Saddle nose
Genetic diseases or infections may cause decreased growth of the bridge of nose.
A decrease in the height of the bridge of nose is best seen from a side view of the face.
Causes may include:
Contact your health care provider if you have questions about the shape of your child's nose.
The provider will do a physical exam. The provider may ask questions about your child's family and medical history.
Laboratory studies may include:
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Christie Barnes is an Otolaryngologist in Omaha, Nebraska. Barnes has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Low Nasal Bridge. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Nasal Polyps, Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, and Perichondritis. She is licensed to treat patients in Ohio and Nebraska. Barnes is currently accepting new patients.
Scott Owen is a Plastic Surgeon and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist in Iowa City, Iowa. Owen has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Low Nasal Bridge. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Facial Paralysis, Bell's Palsy, Low Nasal Bridge, and Balloon Sinuplasty. He is licensed to treat patients in Tennessee and Iowa. Owen is currently accepting new patients.
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Published Date: February 24, 2022
Published By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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