the question is when I started waking up from surgery my nose started bleeding and continues now for 12 hours and still continues also I realized that my upper lip is swollen and inside it is a very big bruise are the bleeding and the bruise are normal to stay for this long period of time
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To breathe through your nose, your nasal passage must be open and supported. The septum is the central wall between the right and left nasal cavity. When this wall is crooked, there can be obstruction of breathing because the air passage is narrow. There are other structures in the nose that...
Smoking of any kind is not recommended after any nasal surgery. It can cause dryness and irritation to the mucosa and increase your chances of bleeding. In addition, it can negatively impact your wound healing capabilities. I would recommend that you don't smoke during the recovery peri...
The septum is repositioned after a septoplasty and often support splints are put in place to keep the septum in its straight position. Trauma or manipulation to the nose directly after the surgery can undo some of the positive changes. It is important to leave the nose alone after surgery. ...