Day after DNS (deviated septum) surgery my nose blockage is removed, but still my nose is blocked. Any suggestions?

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Day after DNS sungery my nise blockage is removed, but still my nose in which dns occured is blocked or sometime partilly open is it fine or i go back to doctor

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.This is probably due to post operative swelling. You may want to call your surgeon to discuss this issue.All The Best !

David W. Rodwell III, MD · Answer

It is extremely common to have nasal congestion after surgery to improve a deviated septum by itself or when combined with rhinoplasty.The first thing to know in your specific case would be whether or not there is any packing or a splint inside the nose.  This will obviously cause some blockage in your nasal airway until removed, but even after that there is significant swelling that can persist for a few weeks.  Additionally, even mild crusting that builds up in the nose can give you the sensation of significant obstruction.  Clearing this out and keeping everything moist for faster healing is why nasal saline rinse is so important as you recovery from septoplasty.

Sirius K. Yoo, MD · Answer

It is typical for you to have congestion after septoplasty.  Surgery causes swelling inside the nose.  You may also have thickened secretions or scabs on the inside.  This will persist for about 2 weeks.  You should follow your surgeon's post operative instructions which often includes use of saline nasal spray to help wash out the blood/secretions.  You may have experienced temporary improvement in your breathing if the surgeon used packing or splints and removed them.  These hold the swelling at bay while they are in, but once removed, the swelling becomes more apparent and congestion sets in.

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