Hi, Is it normal to feel sick after a turbinate reduction (conchotomy) surgery? Pain, stuffed nose and dripping from the nose. Today, 5 days after the surgery I have a sore and inching throat. My doc said nothing about this and said I would notice improvements with my turbinates within couple of days. I'm using nasal spray with oxymetazolin and steroid spray. I hate this right now!
November 9, 2016
Answer: Feeling sick after nasal turbinate reduction surgery? It is normal for your nose to feel congested after nasal turbinate surgery. Most people have some crusting and oozing for a few days before inflammation from the surgery cools off and wounds start to heal. Some of this recovery time has to do with the method of turbinate reduction, but everyone gets some of these affects to some extent. Nasal saline spray is something that can help in these situations postoperatively, but you should avoid using Afrin for more than 3-5 days. Longer term use of this medication can cause your nose to need the medication to prevent swelling and ultimately causes a "rebound" swelling and addiction-like affect. Short term use of this medication is generally safe and very effective. Continue to follow your surgeon's instructions after surgery.
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November 9, 2016
Answer: Feeling sick after nasal turbinate reduction surgery? It is normal for your nose to feel congested after nasal turbinate surgery. Most people have some crusting and oozing for a few days before inflammation from the surgery cools off and wounds start to heal. Some of this recovery time has to do with the method of turbinate reduction, but everyone gets some of these affects to some extent. Nasal saline spray is something that can help in these situations postoperatively, but you should avoid using Afrin for more than 3-5 days. Longer term use of this medication can cause your nose to need the medication to prevent swelling and ultimately causes a "rebound" swelling and addiction-like affect. Short term use of this medication is generally safe and very effective. Continue to follow your surgeon's instructions after surgery.
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November 9, 2016
Answer: Turbinate surgery and avoiding nasal decongestant sprays. Turbinate reduction is a surgery to improve the nasal airway by shrinking down the turbinates in the nose. This can be performed with a number of techniques. After surgery there will be swelling and congestion as the nose heals. While you heal, it's important to keep the nose well humidified. I would recommend avoiding long term (>3 day) use of decongestant sprays like afrin (oxymetazoline). Your nose can become addicted and you'll suffer from rebound congestion. Keep your follow-up appointment with your surgeon so they can keep you on track to recovery.
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November 9, 2016
Answer: Turbinate surgery and avoiding nasal decongestant sprays. Turbinate reduction is a surgery to improve the nasal airway by shrinking down the turbinates in the nose. This can be performed with a number of techniques. After surgery there will be swelling and congestion as the nose heals. While you heal, it's important to keep the nose well humidified. I would recommend avoiding long term (>3 day) use of decongestant sprays like afrin (oxymetazoline). Your nose can become addicted and you'll suffer from rebound congestion. Keep your follow-up appointment with your surgeon so they can keep you on track to recovery.
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