It's been 4 days since my surgery and since I've had the internal nasal packing removed yesterday I've been coughing up bloody mucus it is getting more Frequent today I am not in any pain but I am concerned should I be worrying or is this normal
Answer: It is normal It is normal to cough up bloody sputum after a rhinoplasty. If it seems excessive you should call your surgeon or go to an emergency room for evaluation.
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Answer: It is normal It is normal to cough up bloody sputum after a rhinoplasty. If it seems excessive you should call your surgeon or go to an emergency room for evaluation.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Recovering from rhinoplasty Occasionally, after rhinoplasty, septoplasty, or sinus surgery - a surgeon may place packing to stop bleeding. After the packing is removed, there may be bleeding for 1-2 days. The blood is often dark, not bright. If one has increasing bleeding that is bright, this should be evaluated immediately. The safest course of action is to contact your surgeon for advice if the bleeding is minimal. If you cannot reach your surgeon or if the bleeding amount concerns you, then consider seeking care in an emergency room.
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August 14, 2017
Answer: Recovering from rhinoplasty Occasionally, after rhinoplasty, septoplasty, or sinus surgery - a surgeon may place packing to stop bleeding. After the packing is removed, there may be bleeding for 1-2 days. The blood is often dark, not bright. If one has increasing bleeding that is bright, this should be evaluated immediately. The safest course of action is to contact your surgeon for advice if the bleeding is minimal. If you cannot reach your surgeon or if the bleeding amount concerns you, then consider seeking care in an emergency room.
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