Nose still leaking blood a week after my sinus surgery. Is this normal?

April 9, 2019

I had my surgery a week ago and my right nostril is still leaking blood. It’s not pouring out it’s just constantly leaking lie I have a drip that won’t turn off. Is this normal? I do my rinses everyday and blood mucus comes out everytime

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Answer: Drainage

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