I had a great experience with Dr. Armin and the staff was wonderful. I initially saw him for an ear infection. He also saw that I had a deviated septum. I ended up having surgery and I now realize how much my nose was blocked before.
The decision for nasal packing after septoplasty and sinus surgery depends on the degree of deviation and also the preferences of your surgeon. It is not an absolute must in every case.
By 6 weeks after sinus surgery, the nasal swelling and congestion due to the surgery should have resolved. You may still have a nasal tone to your voice if the turbinates are swollen due to allergies or even non-allergic causes. There may also be further anatomical obstruction. I would recommend contacting your ENT to have a closer look with a scope both in your nasal cavities and at your vocal cords. You can also start using a saline sinus rinse which often can be helpful.
Hi,Did you have a septoplasty and endoscopic sinus surgery or septoplasty alone? Based on your symptoms (foul smell, green thick discharge, pressure in your ears), you likely have a current sinus infection.
