I had a septoplasty 15 days ago. I have less air flow now and I can feel that my septum isn't straight inside my nose... It feels like the deviation is now higher up then it was prior to surgery. Did my septoplasty fail?
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I definitely understand your anxiety and concern. Having mucus come out of your nose is normal after surgery. I tell my patients they can also gently blow their nose and begin performing nasal washes 1 week after surgery. The best thing for you to do is speak with your surgeon and follow their...
It is not uncommon after nasal surgery to have discharge from the nose, occasional bleeding, and even some light headedness. The sensation of a lump in your throat could be due to the anesthesia - either the breathing tube or a small injury to the uvula (the thing that hangs down in the back of ...
Hi and thanks for the question. You should definitely see your surgeon in the next day or two. You may have a permanent suture (stitch) which has extruded, meaning the body is spitting it out. The soreness could be the sign of an infection. The stitch would probably need to be snipped and ...
