Is It Safe to Use a Nasal Rinse After a Rhinoplasty Surgery?

March 2, 2009
Asked By:lilangeljag24 in elizabeth, nj

I had rhinoplasty done almost 3 months ago (in december 08). Everything is fine, just that my doctor tells me I should still be careful with blowing my nose (I've had very little spot bleeding after blowing). He says I should not blow too hard. I was thinking that maybe I should use a nasal rinse like afrin pure sea, something gentle that would help me breath easier and keep my nasal pasages clean without any blowing.

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Answer: Safety of Nasal Rinse

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September 3, 2013

Answer: Safety of Nasal Rinse

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March 6, 2009

Answer: Blowing nose usually fine several weeks after Rhinoplasty

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