I blew my nose in sleep 18 hrs after Septoplasty, right side burns, did I damage graft?

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18 hours after septoplasty i blew my nose hard in my dream, in my dream the right nostril blew out mucus. I woke up and the right packing had moved down just a little bit not much. Now im experiencin a burning feeling right where they put the graft in the right nostril. I imagine this is the same as pulling out the packing 18 hrs after surgery. Chances I caused damage?

Garrett H. Bennett, MD · Answer

Moving nasal packing inside the nose before it is supposed to come out can scratch the inside of the nose and cause irritation. This may be why the nose feels like it is burning on the inside. The packing is also in the nose to hold the edges of mucosa together so they can heal. Moving them too early can effect the shape of the mucosa that is healing. You probably did no damage but you may want to call your surgeon and see if he wants to see your early. I would expect my patients to call me if they had a concern like this.

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I blew my nose in sleep 18 hrs after Septoplasty, right side burns, did I damage graft?

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