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How to remove remaining blood clots after septoplasty?

May 29, 2017
Asked By:antijack67 in India, IN

I had my septoplasty done 9 days ago, I am daily rinsing my nose with saline water, but there are still some dry blood clots left. How to remove them? Will they come out with time or I have to approach my surgeon to get them removed?

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