Low Nasal BridgeSymptoms, Doctors, Treatments, Advances & More
Learn About Low Nasal Bridge
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:
- Cleidocranial dysostosis
- Congenital syphilis
- Down syndrome
- Normal variation
- Other syndromes that are present at birth (congenital)
- Williams syndrome
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:
- Chromosome studies
- Enzyme assays (blood tests to measure specific enzyme levels)
- Metabolic studies
- X-rays
Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) And Audiology At Lauritzen Outpatient Center
Christie Barnes is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Barnes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Nasal Bridge. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Low Nasal Bridge, Nasal Septal Hematoma, and Perichondritis.
ENT And Allergy Specialists
Laurence Cramer is an Otolaryngologist and a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Cramer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Nasal Bridge. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Hearing Loss. Dr. Cramer is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology And Otolaryngology.
Valley Forge Ear, Nose & Throat
Larry Feiner is an Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in Limerick, Pennsylvania. Dr. Feiner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Low Nasal Bridge. He is also highly rated in 63 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infant Hearing Loss, DFNB1, Jones Syndrome, and Nasal Polyps. Dr. Feiner is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.
Published Date: January 02, 2026
Published By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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