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Septoplasty post-op care: Are you supposed to let drainage dry and scab? Or should the area be kept moist?

angelrose909Jun 28, 2015
I had a septoplasty and bilateral turbinate reduction and cyst removal from maxillary right sinus 2 days ago. I still have heavy brownish drainage with bright red streaks. My post op care said to keep dressing clean and dry. No packing. My nose is so uncomfortable and I also feel like I can taste it in my throat. And I'm spitting large wads of mucus and blood. Pain mild and the most bothersome issue is the congestion. When will the drainage stop and when can I expect the congestion to subside?

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Dennis Barek, MD (retired)

Your nose will grow and change until you are 18 or so. So as long as you have no symptoms, it is recommended that you do nothing until you have reached your full maturity. Surgery done prematurely may not be successful in the long run. Repeat septal sugery is riskier.

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Dennis Barek, MD (retired)

Government insurance is not much different from USA Medicare and scores of other national insurance plans world wide.I would say that any qualified ENT could do a decent job on septoplasty.If there a rating site for doctors on NHS make your self available to the information. In NY state we have...

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Jose M. Soler-Baillo, MD, MS

Thanks for your question. You definitely want to have it straightened if you are having breathing problems. There is little you can do personally besides making sure your surgeon is experienced with this surgery. All the best!Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

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