I have got my nasal septoplasty done 11 days back. However, my nose is still blocked even after removal of splints. I can still not breath. What could be the reason and solution. Regards Ahmad Nadeem Syed
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A stuffy nose after septoplasty is common. I tell my patients that they can expect to feel some congestion after surgery. It is around a month that this congestion begins to resolve. You had a surgery inside the nose, and the only way that your nose knows to respond to surgery...
Ideally, one should not require breathing nasal strips after nasal surgery. However, the nose will be swollen and may contribute to congestion. Occasionally, some patients like to continue to use breathing strips soon after septoplasty surgery for a deviated septum to help alleviate congestion...
It would not be unusual to be swollen inside your nose as early as 1 month. Patients who smoke or who are exposed to irritants and chemicals can have a very prolonged recovery. Be patient, you should see improvement each week.