Professional singer 8 weeks post septoplasty and turbinoplasty ... dry/cold nose and throat, nasal voice... is this normal?

Dryness can occur after septoplasty and turbinate reduction and is likely temporary.  Most dryness resolves within 4 months.  Patients are more likely to have dryness and nasal swelling internally for the following reasons:-cilia (respiratory mucosa)- take up to 4 months to restore their physiologic function.  It is not unusual for some crusts to form immediately afterwards.  nasal saline and ointments can help-turbinate reduction mucosal- conservative turbinate reduction does not affect the mucosa.  however, shrinking the nasal mucosa can create a dryer nose which typically rebounds after a few months.  almost all turbinate procedures are temporary as the environmental factors which caused the turbinates to enlarge will eventually cause the turbinates to regrow (typically within 2 years).  turbinate resection (which is never recommended) can lead to a permanently drier nose.follow up with your surgeon to see that your healing is proper and that there are not any other medications which can expedite your healing.  best dr anil shah

Hi,
You do not need to worry as 8 weeks period is very early period for healing process, you need to consult your doctor for a cream to soften the air you breath.
Kind Regards,