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What Is The Prognosis For A Fracture Found In The Nose?
Question: fracture found in nose
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Detailed Answer:
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Please add some more details how it happened. Sometimes nose fractures happen in childhood or while playing sports. If it just happened you may to seek medical attention soon or go to the ER and they will check nose.
Doctor may put a splint or straighten it and it will heal in 3-6 weeks. If it is an old fracture you may need to be checked if it affects breathing or not. If it does surger6may be needed to treat it.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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See details below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Please add some more details how it happened. Sometimes nose fractures happen in childhood or while playing sports. If it just happened you may to seek medical attention soon or go to the ER and they will check nose.
Doctor may put a splint or straighten it and it will heal in 3-6 weeks. If it is an old fracture you may need to be checked if it affects breathing or not. If it does surger6may be needed to treat it.
Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
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