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If there was no bleeding, most likely there is no harm. Depending on what was performed, your doctor knows best the importance of the pack to internally splint your nose. I recommend you let them know about any changes in your condition as soon as you can. Hope this helps.
I would contact your surgeon immediately so he or she can provide you with the appropriate advice. Many times if packing is secured with sutures, it would be detrimental to sneeze it out. If the packing was not secured, it may be expected to fall out within a day or two.
In all likelihood no serious damage has occurred because your packing came out. However, I would first contact your surgeon's office to ask them for further instructions. Your surgeon may want to replace the packing.
Dear KoolKid101,Generally, insurance pays for nasal surgery when there is a breathing disorder. In addition, it will typically cover surgery after nasal trauma when the nose is broken, displaced (move into an abnormal anatomic position), causes an airway obstruction or a psychological issue....
Prep appointment is where you ask final questions, are given the requirements before at at time of surgery, sign consents, have photos done, obtain labs tests, Rxs are written and given t be filled, etc.
This rash can occur as a result of the adhesive from the tape that as used to secure the splint. Although it is rather disforming to the nose the redness and swelling is short lived. Topical steroid cream, oral over the counter antihistamines (like Benadryl or Zyrtec), and cold compresses...