• Swelling in and around the nose
• Nosebleed
• Pain when touching the nose
• Difficulty breathing through the nose
• Bruising around the nose
• Crooked-looking nose
• Stuffy nose

• A Broken Nose can be very painful and will likely cause a nosebleed. Your nose and the area around your eyes may become bruised
• and your nose may look crooked. You may also have difficulty breathing through your nose.

• Bumps or hits to the nose during contact sports
• Falls
• Fights
• Motor vehicle accidents
• 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.

1. 1Stop all physical activity, including sports, to prevent another injury.
2. 2Tell a parent, guardian, coach, or athletic trainer.
3. 3See a doctor to have your Broken Nose checked.
4. 4Breathe through your mouth if your nose feels blocked.
5. 5Place ice wrapped in a towel on your nose to help with swelling.
6. 6Keep your head up high while sitting and sleeping.
7. 7Do not try to straighten or push your nose back into place yourself.

• Difficulty breathing
• Severe neck pain
• Vomiting
• Severe headache
• Loss of consciousness
• A nosebleed that will not stop
• A very crooked or twisted-looking nose
• Clear or watery fluid coming from your nose along with a salty taste in the back of your throat

• Slowly add activities like light exercise and 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.