Accidentally sneezed packing out of my nose 12 hours after surgery

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I nneezed packing out of both nostrils 12 hours after surgery. There is no significant bleeding although I am in some pain. What should I do?

Stephen H. Fink, DO, FAOCO · Answer

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.

John Layke, DO, FACS · Answer

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.

Mark Been, MD · Answer

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.

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