Post-op Day Three of Rhinoplasty and Still Have Nasal Packing. Feel Pressure When Eating or Swallowing?

September 28, 2012
Asked By:AnnBe

I had my rhinoseptoplasty 2 days ago and I still have my nasal packing in (I'm allowed to remove it tomorrow). My problem is that when I eat or swallow my ears "lock" and I feel pressure on my nose. Can the reason be the packing? I also feel like swallowing causes some bleeding, but I can't be sure that's the reason. Is bloody drainage normal on day three?

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