i did my septoplasty a month ago. i still have stuffed nose with a very sticky nasal discharge and small amount of blood. is this normal? what can i do to control it. i normally clean my nose with normal water.
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February 17, 2015
Answer: 1 months post op, is it normal for my nose to block after Septoplasty?
To my knowledge, there has been no definitive link between nasal surgery and stunting of nasal growth. However, most ENT surgeons play it safe and recommend waiting until the patient is in their late teens. The typical cut off is 16 for women and 18 for men. There can be...
I would recommend speaking with your surgeon. They should perform an examination to make sure things are healing correctly. if you are soon after surgery, the swelling can cause all sorts of abnormal sensations and breathing sounds. Again, speak to your surgeon directly as they know what was...
Dear mcreadAlthough an elective appointment may take months, I suspect if you call his office and explain that you are concerned about displacing your graft at 12 days post surgery, he will make time to see you. Generally, it is unlikely you caused real damage if your nose still looks the same...