Is dust dangerous after having rhinoplasty? I had surgery 3 weeks ago.

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12 days after I had to move so I have been exposed to a lot of dust and physical work. I feel fine except that my breathing is still very hard, I have dry mucus inside the nostrils and I don't know how to clean it. I am using nasal spray but not helping much. Question is is it dangerous being in a lot of dust and attic after 3 weeks?

Gregory D. Roberts, MD · Answer

It is best to avoid irritants to the nose such as dust after Rhinoplasty.  Ask your surgeon if you can wear a dust mask when you are going to be exposed to dust.  Best wishes, Dr. Roberts.

Mitchell E. Blum, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Healing after any facial plastic surgery is aided by the fact that the blood supply to the face and facial structures is so good.  Your question addresses the question as to what can be done to help the intranasal structures to heal effectively.  The most damaging effect of intranasal surgery is the trauma to the nasal membranes which function to clean and humidify the air going to the lungs.  The mucous membrane consists of a few cell types:  Ciliated cells that beat the mucous toward the throat to be swallowed and mucous producing cells that keep the membrane moist for humidification.  Both take some time to recover post surgery.  Saline rinsing and saline nose sprays are the best was to help things along.  Decongestant, steroid or antihistamine sprays probably should be avoided for the first couple of months.  In dust environments, the frequency of irrigation should be increased

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