I had surgery 3weeks ago and I have a bad smell/odor from the left nostril.is it Normal?? Ugh I almost spanked my dog for bobo'ing in the house but then I realised its my nose,it has that nasty fishy spoiled meat smell.any idea?this whole surgery is driving my Crazy
July 30, 2017
Answer: Saline could help, but see your surgeon too. Abnormal smells following rhinoplasty surgery may be caused by a variety of problems. When these smells are encountered three weeks after surgery they should be aggressively investigated. It’s therefore important to see your surgeon as soon as possible.The smell that you describe could be related to a large number of potential problems. These may include nasal or sinus infections, wound healing problems, necrotic tissue, crusting with retained mucous secretions and retained nasal packing.In the majority of cases nasal cleansing with saline irrigation will solve the problem. In some cases antibiotics may be helpful as well.
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July 30, 2017
Answer: Saline could help, but see your surgeon too. Abnormal smells following rhinoplasty surgery may be caused by a variety of problems. When these smells are encountered three weeks after surgery they should be aggressively investigated. It’s therefore important to see your surgeon as soon as possible.The smell that you describe could be related to a large number of potential problems. These may include nasal or sinus infections, wound healing problems, necrotic tissue, crusting with retained mucous secretions and retained nasal packing.In the majority of cases nasal cleansing with saline irrigation will solve the problem. In some cases antibiotics may be helpful as well.
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May 23, 2011
Answer: This is normal but confirm with Dr there is not an infection
This is normal but you should check with your doctor to make sure there are no infections or foreign objects (packing) left behind. Irritations with saline usually helps. If you would like a second opinion, feel free to call my office to schedule a consultation. - Dr Azizzadeh
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May 23, 2011
Answer: This is normal but confirm with Dr there is not an infection
This is normal but you should check with your doctor to make sure there are no infections or foreign objects (packing) left behind. Irritations with saline usually helps. If you would like a second opinion, feel free to call my office to schedule a consultation. - Dr Azizzadeh
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