I had a septorhinoplasty at the beginning of March this year. I always had trouble breathing out of my right nostril and I still can't breathe very well out of it now. It also makes a whistling noise too. I asked the surgeon about it and he said it's just some inflammation and then prescribed a steroid nasal spray. I'm not using the spray because I don't like the feeling of it. How long will this last? It's quite annoying and I'm embarrassed people can hear it when I breathe.
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January 30, 2015
Answer: Whistling from nose 3 months post op septoplasty
Post operatively my patients cleanse the inner nose with 1/2 strength hydrogen peroxide on a q tip, no nose blowing and are prescribed an antibiotic and steroid dose pack. Flonase, a steroid inhaler is safe to use because of its low steroid concentration.
Yes, smoking and drinking can significantly impair healing and may contribute to prolonged swelling and stiffness, even 10.5 months post-op. Nicotine constricts blood vessels and reduces oxygen flow, which slows tissue recovery, while alcohol can cause fluid retention and inflammation. Morning...
