I had a rhinoplasty about a year ago and I heard a runny/leaky nose is normal for a couple of weeks. However my nose has still been leaking randomly everysingle day, especially if I look down it will leak or just randomly throughout the day . I’m wondering what could be the possible reasons and possible solutions?
Answer: Does it leak from one side or both sides? A runny nose after rhinoplasty is more common than you think. In general, when this happens, we recommend treatment of the symptoms. This may involve a topical nasal antihistamine spray. If the liquid is clear and dripping out of only one nostril like a faucet, a CSF leak should be ruled out. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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Answer: Does it leak from one side or both sides? A runny nose after rhinoplasty is more common than you think. In general, when this happens, we recommend treatment of the symptoms. This may involve a topical nasal antihistamine spray. If the liquid is clear and dripping out of only one nostril like a faucet, a CSF leak should be ruled out. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr. Joseph
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October 8, 2024
Answer: Leaky or runny nose after a rhinoplasty Although some rhinorrhea (runny nose) after a rhinoplasty is not unusual but continuous running nose of concern. Most likely it is still allergy related but this could in some cases indicate a CSF leak. That is the brain fluid that can leak from base of skull. When we break the bones during a rhinoplasty the fracture can sometimes extend into the roof of the nose which is the base of the skull. That can cause leakage of CSF. This can lead to meningitis in some cases. It is imperative that you get checked for that by a competent Endoscopic Sinus Surgeon who is fellowship trained and knows how to diagnose the CSF leak and repair it as well.
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October 8, 2024
Answer: Leaky or runny nose after a rhinoplasty Although some rhinorrhea (runny nose) after a rhinoplasty is not unusual but continuous running nose of concern. Most likely it is still allergy related but this could in some cases indicate a CSF leak. That is the brain fluid that can leak from base of skull. When we break the bones during a rhinoplasty the fracture can sometimes extend into the roof of the nose which is the base of the skull. That can cause leakage of CSF. This can lead to meningitis in some cases. It is imperative that you get checked for that by a competent Endoscopic Sinus Surgeon who is fellowship trained and knows how to diagnose the CSF leak and repair it as well.
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Leaky nose after Rhinoplasty Thank you Kari for posting your question here!Let me start by stating that my answer is based on the little information provided for a more detailed answer and a bespoke plan please consult with your plastic surgeon.
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Leaky nose after Rhinoplasty Thank you Kari for posting your question here!Let me start by stating that my answer is based on the little information provided for a more detailed answer and a bespoke plan please consult with your plastic surgeon.
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Leaky Nose Post Rhinoplasty While it is normal to experience a runny or leaky nose for a few weeks following rhinoplasty, persistent leakage beyond the initial recovery period could indicate other underlying factors. One possible cause is vasomotor rhinitis, a condition where the nasal passages become overly reactive to various triggers, such as temperature changes, humidity, or even changes in body position, which can lead to excessive nasal drainage. Unlike allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis is not triggered by allergens but rather by abnormal nerve responses in the nasal passages.
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October 7, 2024
Answer: Leaky Nose Post Rhinoplasty While it is normal to experience a runny or leaky nose for a few weeks following rhinoplasty, persistent leakage beyond the initial recovery period could indicate other underlying factors. One possible cause is vasomotor rhinitis, a condition where the nasal passages become overly reactive to various triggers, such as temperature changes, humidity, or even changes in body position, which can lead to excessive nasal drainage. Unlike allergic rhinitis, vasomotor rhinitis is not triggered by allergens but rather by abnormal nerve responses in the nasal passages.
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October 6, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty There is a nasal spray called atrovent which can be used to deal with nasal drainage. Thus occasional happens folowing rhinoplasty
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October 6, 2024
Answer: Rhinoplasty There is a nasal spray called atrovent which can be used to deal with nasal drainage. Thus occasional happens folowing rhinoplasty
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