I had a septoplasty 2 weeks ago and was advised not to touch my nose. Since then my nose has become literally covered in gunk. Am I able to gently scrub my nose with a rough washcloth?
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Thanks for your question. The eye bags can certainly be related to your nasal congestion- I have the same problem! The blood supply from the inside of the nose drains through veins that also drain your orbits; extra blood from a congested nose can clog up the system a bit and lead to swelling of...
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