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I feel like everything I do will ruin my septoplasty

krbooDec 20, 2017
I am worried nonstop that I am going to ruin my septoplasty by breathing in and out too hard or using a Q tip to get stuff out of my nose. Whenever I yawn or laugh my nose hurts. I had my post op appointment today and he said everything looks good and I am 5 days post op. They took my splints out. I know direct contact could mess up my nose but should I be this worried about it?

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