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Burning sensation after Septoplasty. Any suggestions?

painfulseptumJul 20, 2016
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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Dr. Michael Yerukhim, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Jul 27, 2016
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