Surgery done on Monday, packing removed Wednesday. Thursday and Friday have a stuffed nose that comes and goes, mucus build up that lined with red blood, and spit that often has red blood balls or lining. Is it normal to have nasal congestion that comes and goes, a runny nose of blood lined mucus, and pressure and fatigue around the sinus area? How long does this generally last? Obviously just breathe through the mouth when congested? Thank you!
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August 29, 2018
Answer: Congestion, Headache, and Mucus-lined Snot after Septoplasty and Turbinoplasty
Dear justmeLucy, I would see your surgeon for a follow up appointment and have an intra-nasal examination to determine if there is a cause to your current feelings of shortness of breath. If there is no functional concerns then your surgeon should refer you to some specialists for further dia...
A thorough internal examination the nose is required to make a determination about having a deviated septum. If the deviated septum is significant enough, then medical necessity must be documented prior to undergoing elective septoplasty surgery. Preauthorization with your medical insur...
Dear Jay, See your surgeon for a follow up intra-nasal examination so that he/she can provide a proper diagnosis and if necessary treatment plan. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.