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Broke my nose playing football. Is it safe to train again 2 weeks after surgery? My nose feels too heavy

December 4, 2014
Asked By:Jordan g in England, AR

Recently broke my nose about three weeks ago 2 weeks yesterday I had surgery and had the nose reset and straightened the football club has supplied a mask which I had fitted today but would it be silly or wrong to play this forthcoming Saturday, I trained with the mask today for the first time and my nose feels too heavy is this right.

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Answer: I would advise waiting at least 6 weeks.

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Answer: I would advise waiting at least 6 weeks.

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December 5, 2014

Answer: Broke my nose playing football. Is it safe to train again 2 weeks after surgery? My nose feels too heavy

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired)
December 5, 2014

Answer: Broke my nose playing football. Is it safe to train again 2 weeks after surgery? My nose feels too heavy

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