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After a septoplasty, the lining of the nose will swell. This swelling can impair airflow and can also impede sinus drainage as well as promote eustachian tube dysfunction. As the swelling dissipates, sinus outflow should improve which should relieve pressure along the eyes if it is indeed related to sinus issues. Patients may benefit from the use of nasal saline early on to promote improvement here.
It is absolutely normal to experience clear fluid release post-septoplasty procedure, as the process of serous drainage is occurring. The fluid is simply the nasal mucosa reacting to the surgical trauma. Should you begin noticing any changes in color, consistency, or odor of the fluid, there may...
Septoplasty sutures are typically tan or natural in color. These usually dissolve on their own by in one to two weeks. You may also have silastic septal splints that will need to be removed.. Their location varies, but are usually just inside the nostril behind the columella.
Hello, thank you for your question. Insurance companies cover procedures when there is a functional impairment that needs to be corrected. In other words, if your deviated nasal septum is causing nasal obstruction (blocked breathing), your nose is not functioning properly. Proper nasal function...
What you describe may be a symptom called globus. This is usually caused by larygophayngeal reflux, or LPR. It is very commom. Have you discussed this with your ENT?
Since your surgery was only 2 weeks ago you can expect there to be swelling. This can last for months but most of it should be better in 30 days or so. There is no reason to overthink your nose right now. The sensations you are feeling are normal for this point in healing.
Hi, Thank you for your question. We advise patients not to blow their nose after surgery. It can cause bleeding and delay the healing process. I would follow up with your doctor on what his post op instructions are. Your doctor will also be able to help clean out your nose without causing any...
