It's already been two months and people still say that they can hear me breathing and my nose sounds stuffy. I started using saline spray but i don't want to be dependent on that for the rest of my life. Is there something I can do or is there a reason why my nose is still stuffy even after two months?
October 8, 2013
Answer: Swelling Post-Rhino
Swelling of the nose can certainly last for several months, but it also depends on if procedures were done inside the nose to improve breathing (such as a septoplasty for a deviated septum). In the case where intranasal surgery was done at the same time, the swelling can be expected to last longer. I would recommend an intranasal exam to see if there are any reasons for the stuffiness, but if it is swelling, it should go away over time. Saline spray is safe to use for long periods of time without any long term consequences.
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October 8, 2013
Answer: Swelling Post-Rhino
Swelling of the nose can certainly last for several months, but it also depends on if procedures were done inside the nose to improve breathing (such as a septoplasty for a deviated septum). In the case where intranasal surgery was done at the same time, the swelling can be expected to last longer. I would recommend an intranasal exam to see if there are any reasons for the stuffiness, but if it is swelling, it should go away over time. Saline spray is safe to use for long periods of time without any long term consequences.
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December 30, 2013
Answer: Stuffy nose after rhinoplasty We find nasal stuffiness after rhinoplasty can last as long as eight weeks. The saline spray you are using is a safe approach as you will not become dependent as you might with other nasal spray decongestants.
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December 30, 2013
Answer: Stuffy nose after rhinoplasty We find nasal stuffiness after rhinoplasty can last as long as eight weeks. The saline spray you are using is a safe approach as you will not become dependent as you might with other nasal spray decongestants.
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