2 Months Post-op: Is a Mild Nose Bleed After Cleaning and Blowing my Nose Normal?

Question

After blowing my nose because of stuffiness,I clean it with Q tips and there is always blood on the Q tip, is it normal? Is it normal that I cannot breath properly 3 months post op?

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

These symptoms may occur for normal reasons but this does seem a bit unusual and you should be seen for an evaluation.

Richard W. Fleming, MD (retired) · Answer

Nasal bleeding when blowing your nose is not normal 2 months after surgery. You should be evaluated by your surgeon.

2 Months Post-op: Is a Mild Nose Bleed After Cleaning and Blowing my Nose Normal?

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