A broken nose can occur from a bump or hit to the nose that causes a break or cracking of one or multiple bones within the nose, most commonly the bone at the top of your nose.
Swelling in and around nose
nosebleed
pain when touching nose
difficulty breathing through nose
bruising around nose
crooked looking nose
excess mucus production
A broken nose can be very painful and will likely cause nose bleeds. Your nose and eyes will likely be bruised and your nose may have a crooked look to it. Also
you may have difficulty breating through your nose.
Bumps or hits to the nose during contact sports
Falls
Fights
Motor/non motor vehicle accidents
Does touching your nose or area around nose cause pain?
Is it difficult to breath out of your nose?
Does your nose look crooked or twisted?
Is there bruising on and around your nose and eyes?
Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.
1Remove from activity: Stop all physical activity, sports, or work immediately to prevent a second injury.
2See a doctor
3Breathe through mouth
4Ice nose
5Keep head up high while sitting and sleeping
Difficulty Breathing
Severe Neck pain
Vomiting
Severe Headache
Loss of conscience
Uncontrollable nosebleed
Crooked or twisted looking nose
Persistent clear watery fluid drainage accomponead by salty taste in back of throat
Ease Back In: Slowly add activities (light exercise, non-contact sports, ) that don't significantly worsen symptoms.
Listen to Your Body: If symptoms spike (headache, difficulties breathing, pain), stop the activity and rest more.
Progress Slowly: Gradually increase intensity and duration of physical and mental tasks as symptoms allow, with doctor's clearance.
Return to Play/Work: Follow strict, doctor-supervised protocols before returning to sports or demanding jobs to prevent re-injury.
If necesarry ask doctors about face and nose protective gear which can be worn during activities.
For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice.