Can I use a baby bulb syringe after rhinoplasty to aspire mucus since I cannot blow my nose...?

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I costantly have hay fever, so that's would be helpful at least.

Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Dear ficullen, I would confirm with your operating surgeon what their recommendations are, but in our office we have patients clean their nose with a Q tip and half strength hydrogen peroxide a few times a day, and then follow up with bacitracin on the inside as well. Once patients are 3 days post op, they can start to use saline nasal spray to passively moisten the inside of their nose. This helps to loosen the nasal secretions without blowing your nose or inserting a Q tip too far into the nostrils. I hope this helps!

Eugene Kim, MD · Answer

I would check with your Plastic Surgeon to make sure he/she is okay
with the use of a bulb syringe. A lot of times there are incisions inside the
nose so you want to be careful you don’t irritate those incisions.I instruct my patients to use saline nasal
sprays initially after surgery to irrigate the inside of the nose.It is best to discuss this with your plastic
surgeon.

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

It is very helpful to use saline spray after a rhinoplasty when you can now blow your nose follow it by using a small baby bulb syringe to remove the secretions.  Be careful not to insert it too far in the nose.RegardsDr. J

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

I don't see a problem with what you're proposing. However, consent needs to come only from your own surgeon. Liberal use of nasal spray to irrigate out the area will permit evacuation through the back of the mouth.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Best to ask your surgeon what he prefers. If you were my patient and you no longer had the nasal splint( like 1 wk out), I allow patients to gently clean their nose with a q-tip after showering.  Good luck.

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Can I use a baby bulb syringe after rhinoplasty to aspire mucus since I cannot blow my nose...?

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Answer: Aspiration of the nose after rhinoplasty is probably okay.

Answer: Aspiration of the nose after rhinoplasty is probably okay.

Answer: Rhinoplasty and mucous

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