Can I go back to work with splints after a septoplasty?

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I am getting a septoplasty procedure done on a Wednesday and would like to go back to school on that following Monday and back to work that following Tuesday. Can I go back to school and work with splints in my nose?

Jay Calvert, MD, FACS · Answer

I think it all depends on your pain medication usage as opposed to the splints.  Splits should not stop you from going back to work  This is more of a question to be asked directly of your surgeon.

Michael R. Menachof, MD · Answer

Absolutely. They're typically sutured into place.  They won't go anywhere.  Other than being a bit more congested than you may have been otherwise you  should be able to work without a problem as long as you can deal with the congestion.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

In our practice,  internal nasal splints are unnecessary, and we do not use them.   In  addition, we also do not place any packing inside the nose.

Dominic Castellano, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello stuckonpage143,
Most likely you will be able to go back to work. Plan on feeling very stuffy/congested while the splints are in.  Once these are removed your breathing should be much better. Hope this helps. 
Take care,
Dr. Dominic

Can I go back to work with splints after a septoplasty?

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