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I had a septorhinoplasty 3 weeks ago, and everytime i live the house my nose becomes stuffy and starts to sting (almost a burning sensation)...the feeling goes away only when i go back home, could it be air from outside? what can i do to alleviate the discomfort?
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clementinevan
in El Segundo,CA
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Septorhinoplasty healing
Since you live in Southern California and are not dealing with cold weather conditions which can sometimes be irritating you may be having some allergic reactions. The pollen counts are fairly high and things are in early bloom with our winter being so mild. Post septorhinoplasty you may be sensitive to some of these outside conditions. Speak with your surgeon and discuss your concerns he/she may suggest a simple saline spray or something else to help with your congestion. Best regards...
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Sensitive nose
It is not unusual for the nose to be sensitive to outside conditions (cold, dry, dusty, etc) in the first few months after surgery
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