Saline spray? What are the pros and cons?

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hi, happy new year. Some Rhino peoples use saline some do not. What are cons and pros?

Miguel Mascaro, MD · Answer

Good question.  There really are not many cons to using nasal saline spray, other than possible disruption of sutures (depending on what suture material was used.  Also, if there was extensive nasal work performed, you may disrupt the architecture with the pressure from the spray - so sometimes some docs may not like you to use it for that reason.  Otherwise, saline spray helps clean the nose after surgery by promoting muco-ciliary clearance.  It softens up crusting intra-nasally, and allows you to breath better, faster.  I personally like it and have my patients start on nasal saline on day 2.  Everyone has a different method - ask your docs during consultations about their particular regimens.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD · Answer

There are n o cons. The spray moistens the inside of your nose and prevents it from drying out, especially in the winter when the dry heat is on.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Saline spray is sometimes recommended to moisten the airway and allow for ease of removal of dry blood and mucous during the recovery period.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

There are no cons. Keeping the tissues inside the nose moistened is always a good thing in terms of the healing process and prevents crusting over.

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