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?

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...

Septoplasty sutures are typically tan or natural in color.  These usually dissolve on their own by in one to two weeks.  You may also have silastic septal splints that will need to be removed..  Their location varies, but are usually just inside the nostril behind the columella.

Hello, thank you for your question. Insurance companies cover procedures when there is a functional impairment that needs to be corrected. In other words, if your deviated nasal septum is causing nasal obstruction (blocked breathing), your nose is not functioning properly. Proper nasal function...

What you describe may be a symptom called globus.   This is usually caused by  larygophayngeal reflux,  or LPR.   It is very commom.   Have you discussed this with your ENT?