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¹Division of Plastic Surgery, University of California, San Diego, California 92109, USA. rbodor@ucsd.edu

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Swimmer's nose is a common athletic deformity causing an asymmetric nasal hump due to repetitive trauma from goggles during swimming. This condition develops over years and persists even after a swimming career ends.

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Area of Science:

Sports Medicine
Otolaryngology
Anatomy

Background:

Competitive swimming involves repetitive facial trauma from goggles.
Nasal deformities in athletes are not well-documented.
Understanding the etiology of athletic-induced physical changes is crucial.

Observation:

A characteristic, asymmetric dorsolateral nasal hump develops in swimmers.
This deformity progresses gradually over a competitive swimming career.
The nasal hump persists even after the cessation of swimming.

Findings:

The swimmer's nose deformity results from bone and soft tissue remodeling.
Repetitive trauma from goggles during water reentry is the suspected cause.
Chronic stress leads to persistent changes in nasal structure.

Implications:

This report is the first to describe the swimmer's nose deformity.
Awareness can aid in early diagnosis and management.
Further research into prevention and treatment strategies is warranted.