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I'm having trouble sleeping after having septoplasty. What can I do?

JinnRemonaMay 28, 2017
I had my septoplasty to fixed my deviated septum and I'm now at home recovering. My nose has become swollen and stuffed with an endless supply of...something. I know my nose is constantly running with a clear liquid and some blood in my left nostril. Because both of my nostrils are constantly stuffed, I can't seem to fall asleep. Either I' swallowing which is causing my head and ears to pop, jarring me awake, or my body is trying to snore and I'm choking. It's scaring me. What can I do?

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Dr. David A. Sieber, MD, FACS
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Answered on May 30, 2017
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Michael Elam, MD (retired)

Dear tjenkins87, I would suggest seeing your surgeon for a follow up examination. You can cause a deviation to the septum with trauma as you describe so an in office intra-nasal evaluation would provide a diagnosis. Best regards, Michael V. Elam, M.D.

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Philip K. Robb Jr., MD, FACS

Thanks for your question- septoplasty refers to addressing the septum, which is the divider plate between the right and left nasal passage ways. No changes to your outward nose are created (unless a complication occurs) If you want that bony aspect taken down this can be done at the same time...

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Leslie Kim, MD, MPH

Thank you for your question.  Some facial pain, particularly around the upper front teeth, is expected after surgery and will resolve with time.  However, there is a risk of sinus infection after nasal airway surgery which can present with facial pain.  I recommend...

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