Dryness in my nose 1 year after surgery. Is there anything I can do about this?

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I have had surgery over a year ago( and still have dryness now since surgery - it can cause a feeling of congestion, and stuffy nose and on bad days blocked feeling. I had septoplasty and turbinate reduction at the same time as rhinoplasty. I did not have any issues before surgery. This is impacting my life a lot. I am 14 months post-surgery. I use humidifiers, nasal oil, and sprays, drink a lot of water etc

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Nasal saline gel can apply to the inside of your nose with the Q-tip, and we have found that this may provide the best relief for suffering from a dry nose. For a more definitive answer, you could certainly visit your surgeon or consult with a reputable otolaryngologist. Thank you for your question. Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It sounds like you’re doing all the right things
Oil based ointment like Vaseline can sometimes last bit longer.
You may want to have an ENT consultation or follow up with the surgeon who did your procedure to get an intra-nasal examination.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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