It will have been 10 days since I used cocaine when my septoplasty scheduled. It was dumb and I haven't done it in years. This is NOT something I do anymore and I never plan to do it again, but I need to know if I should reschedule. The amount was probably 3 to 4 lines. Thank you.
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Answer: I have a septoplasty this week and I partook in cocaine usage a week ago. Should I be worried or will enough time have passed?
Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) says:
Even though you are likely to be ok, the fact that you are having so many issues is a concern and you should seek medical attention. Not to scare you, but anytime you are having difficulty breathing, gasping as you say, you have to worry about a PE. Please contact your surgeon ASAP.
After a septoplasty, the lining of the nose will swell. This swelling can impair airflow and can also impede sinus drainage as well as promote eustachian tube dysfunction. As the swelling dissipates, sinus outflow should improve which should relieve pressure along the eyes if it is indeed r...
It is absolutely normal to experience clear fluid release post-septoplasty procedure, as the process of serous drainage is occurring. The fluid is simply the nasal mucosa reacting to the surgical trauma. Should you begin noticing any changes in color, consistency, or odor of the fluid, there may...