How can I deal with the feeling of bubbles in nose and clear ooze dripping from nose?

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Is there a way to deal with the feeling of bubbles inside your nose and clear ooze dripping from the outsde of the nose. I like everything so far except those two things after my rhinoplasty.

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You should see your doctor to have the clear fluid evaluated and tested. Bubbling is also not a good sign as it may indicate a perforated septum. Don't panic, just follow up with your surgeon.

Michael Elam, MD (retired) · Answer

Dear bannermkr, I would suggest seeing your surgeon to evaluate what type of fluid the clear ooze dripping from your nose is. (do you have a headache?) As far as bubbles in the nose this will also need a direct examination from your surgeon to rule out any perforation of the septum. You may just be having normal post operative oozing which is best taken care of by placing a small 2 by 2 gauze under the nose with paper tape and no pressure (called a mustache dressing, have your surgeon show you). This will allow the nose to run without blowing or sniffling (as you mentioned a concern in your other post) freely. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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