After a cold, I became obsessed with cleaning the inside of my nose. Two weeks ago my septum became sore and irritated. There is some puss and blood that sits on the side of my septum. My nose is very dry. I cannot get into an ENT for just over a month. I am worried that my septum has been permanently damaged and I will inevitably develop a hole. I keep it moisturized with nasal gel spray. Once there is damage (no hole yet), is it possible for the mucus membrane to heal? Can I help it heal?
August 8, 2018
Answer: What are the signs and symptoms before a perforated septum appears? Symptoms of a perforated septum include redness and crusting on both sides and may result in a whistling sound when you breathe. I recommend continuing adding moisture by using a saline nasal spray and refrain from touching or irritating the area. In the situation you're describing any scabbing should heal naturally without extensive damage. For further questions and an in-person assessment, I would recommend going back to your surgeon in the first instance.
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August 8, 2018
Answer: What are the signs and symptoms before a perforated septum appears? Symptoms of a perforated septum include redness and crusting on both sides and may result in a whistling sound when you breathe. I recommend continuing adding moisture by using a saline nasal spray and refrain from touching or irritating the area. In the situation you're describing any scabbing should heal naturally without extensive damage. For further questions and an in-person assessment, I would recommend going back to your surgeon in the first instance.
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August 26, 2016
Answer: Signs of perforation Thanks for your question. Surprisingly most septal perforations are pretty asymptomatic, however whistling and excessive crusting are two common signs. You sound as if you are experiencing dryness and irritation and the moisture is the right treatment for that. I would recommend being evaluated to make sure that there is not a stitch or foreign body that is causing the irritation. As long as you aren't irritating/damaging the septum on both sides in the same area the risk of you causing a hole is pretty low, most septal perforations that are not caused by previous surgery are a result of cocaine abuse, afrin abuse, trauma, or excessive nasal picking. Hope this helps.
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August 26, 2016
Answer: Signs of perforation Thanks for your question. Surprisingly most septal perforations are pretty asymptomatic, however whistling and excessive crusting are two common signs. You sound as if you are experiencing dryness and irritation and the moisture is the right treatment for that. I would recommend being evaluated to make sure that there is not a stitch or foreign body that is causing the irritation. As long as you aren't irritating/damaging the septum on both sides in the same area the risk of you causing a hole is pretty low, most septal perforations that are not caused by previous surgery are a result of cocaine abuse, afrin abuse, trauma, or excessive nasal picking. Hope this helps.
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