Question 1

how long until you can exercise after a broken nose?

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Likely right away: Assuming you have no airway obstruction, exercise could be resumed early. Of course, if you injured it playing hockey, probably not right away for that. Consult your ent, plastic surgeon or omf surgeon.

Question 2

what causes a broken nose?

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Blunt trauma: Either a fall or being hit. Usually a right hook

Question 3

bent and broken nose. help?

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ENT: You may wish to consult with an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat physician) if you have recently sustained a broken nose.

Question 4

how can i fix my broken nose?

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Reset within week: The nose can be moved back to midline within the first week of injury. See an ENT doctor for treatment.

Question 5

how can i reset my broken nose?

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New or old?: Recent injury? A broken nose should be reset ideally within a week of injury.
Healed broken nose? You will need a rhinoplasty to realign the bones. Make sure that you select an ENT surgeon or facial plastic surgeon for best result with noses.

Question 6

what are signs of a broken nose?

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Deformity or bruise: Nasal fractures may be associated with an obvious deformity of the nose (crooked) or, if the fracture is non-displaced may simply be associated with bruising around one or both eyes. Additionally, there is usually nose bleeding immediately associated with the injury and often nasal airway blockage.

Question 7

how can you treat a broken nose?

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Broken Nose: The broken nose needs to be set back in place. In the first 10 to 14 days it can be pushed manually under anesthesia as the bones are still mobile. After that period chisels have to be used to break the nasal bones again to move them to the proper location.

Question 8

what can i not do with a broken nose?

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Anything if no conce: The reason to take precautions after a nose fracture is to prevent further deformity or compromise breathing. Plenty of people survive fine with a nose fracturelq without any problems other than a minor deformity. However i'f you are concerned than you should avoid direct trauma for at least 5 weeks.

Question 9

is there a special bandage for a broken nose?

Accepted Answer

Dressing Nasal Fx: Depends on severity and bleeding. Best to seek medical care ASAP.

Question 10

what are the signs when you get a broken nose?

Accepted Answer

Broken Nose: Swelling, bruising, nose that moves on pushing on the bones, obvious crookedness, bleeding from inside the bones and finally xrays or ct scan can confirm as well.

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