I had rhinoplasty a month ago and during the second week i noticed that i had difficulty breathing in the night and in the morning when i woke up. when i decided to look in my nose i saw a build up of dry mucous...i used a tweezers and out of each nostril pulled out something that was about an inch long(mucous some but not all dried up)...now its like everyday i have to go in my nose to pull out mucous(not as much as i pulled out the first time) so i can breath....is this normal???
February 16, 2011
Answer: Mucous post op following Rhinoplasty
Based on what you are describing this sounds quite normal but I would recommend that you see your surgeon just to make sure there is nothing else causing a difficulty in your breathing.
We usually recommend a mild saline spray to keep the nasal mucosa inside the nose soft and supple which will eliminate the dry irritated mucosa lining that occurs with most if not all rhinoplasty patients. In California it is called "Ocean Spray" and comes in a little white bottle with an bright orange top. Before trying this though please consult with your surgeon.
Good Luck
Kimberly Henry M.D. San Francisco CA
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February 16, 2011
Answer: Mucous post op following Rhinoplasty
Based on what you are describing this sounds quite normal but I would recommend that you see your surgeon just to make sure there is nothing else causing a difficulty in your breathing.
We usually recommend a mild saline spray to keep the nasal mucosa inside the nose soft and supple which will eliminate the dry irritated mucosa lining that occurs with most if not all rhinoplasty patients. In California it is called "Ocean Spray" and comes in a little white bottle with an bright orange top. Before trying this though please consult with your surgeon.
Good Luck
Kimberly Henry M.D. San Francisco CA
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March 8, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty post-op
I usually let my patients blow their nose by about 3-4 weeks. Mucoous build-up can be from many things. You may want to see your doctro to be checked out.
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March 8, 2018
Answer: Rhinoplasty post-op
I usually let my patients blow their nose by about 3-4 weeks. Mucoous build-up can be from many things. You may want to see your doctro to be checked out.
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