"Addicted" to sinus rinse after rhinoplasty?

Question

I had a rhinoplasty about 3-4 weeks ago, and when my doctor removed the cast (a week later) he recommended i use a sinus rinse for about 10 days in the morning and before bed. Problem is, now i can't stop because whenever i do, i have to breathe through my mouth because my nose gets really congested and blowing it isn't enough... What should i do? Is this normal? Is it okay to use sinus rinse twice a day everyday? Thanks!

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Sinus rinses and nasal saline can be helpful in a recently operated nose to help eliminate crusts.  Noses like humid environment, so use of nasal saline is not harmful for the nose.  Be careful with blowing your nose too aggressively and make sure you have your surgeon's permission as too aggressive nose blowing can damage the lining of your nose.

Masoud Saman, MD · Answer

that's a great question. It is not uncommon to have a sensation of nasal congestion after rhinoplasty. It's possible that you had some underlying preoperative nasal allergies that were untreated that only came to light after you knows words narrowed postoperatively .. I recommend discussing this with your surgeon and seeing if you need to be treated for rhinitis.

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