This is the day after my surgery. My doctor told me to use a nasal rinse. I chose neilmed. But after cleaning out my sinuses, several hours later there is now a burning sensation in my nose. Should I be concerned?
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Traditionally after nasal surgery, plastic surgeons will use packing for splints to support the nasal structure during recovery. However with advancements in medical technology, it is perfectly normal for surgeons to skip the splints and packing for a septoplasty. Packing is generally avoided...
Dear shgadwa, As with many habits it takes work to break it. I have many patients who have been unable to breathe for most of their lifetime through their noses and then have surgery and can breathe fine and will discover themselves mouth breathing on occasions. Most patients overcome this q...
Typically the nose splint is left on for a week to aid with structure and support after surgery. After this I will recommend placing steri-stips to help compress the swelling for a couple days thereafter. Since you are three days post-surgery, the nose is still healing and fragile. I would co...