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One of my nostrils healed, but the other hasn't. Please advise? (Photo)

cosyrosyJan 9, 2016
Im on 9 days Post Op. Im worried that the left nostril wont close. And it has this yellow/white something inside. I clean it 2x a day with PNSS and Put a bit of Fucidin 2% everytime after cleaning. Im so worried that it might get worse. I told the surgeon about it and he said that it will heal by itself. But im still worried that it'll be left open or infect the whole nose. I cant sleep because of this. Please advise. :(

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Dr. Susan L. Chobanian, MD
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Answered on Aug 10, 2023
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