I have had no issues with my sinuses till about two weeks ago. I've started getting sharp pain on the left side of my face (where the concha bullosa was) where the sinuses are located, as well as some eye swelling. I was given Augmentin by an urgent care center for a sinus infection. However, I am worried that the concha bullosa could be coming back. Is this possible? Thank you!
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12 months after surgery, there should be no crusting occurring. You also should not have to "remove" anything on a regular basis. I would recommend getting another opinion to make sure everything looks okay inside the nose. I recommend salt water sprays or rinses to all my septoplasty or sinus...
Hi Neeeen,In general, after removing the packing, you may feel some relief in breathing, then the swelling will commence and you will feel the blockage again making it hard for you to breathe through your nose, but that is normal and will gradually subside over a period of 2 weeks. Please ...
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With any nasal surgery, the name of the game is patience. At one week, we would expect you to have quite a bit of swelling and bruising still noticeable and may have trouble breathing out of one or both nostrils. By the end of two weeks, typically, you will still be...