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1 months post op, is it normal for my nose to block after Septoplasty?

February 16, 2015
Asked By:ashikahmed in Big Indian, NY

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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