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How can I relieve pressure after septoplasty and turbinate reduction?

Sierra MadisonNov 13, 2015
Yesterday morning I had a septoplasty and turbinate reduction. Today I feel an extremely uncomfortable pressure in my nose, the areas around my nose, above my eyebrows, and in my ears. I haven't blown my nose and I stopped taking my pain meds because I'm not in a lot of pain at all, just very uncomfortable due to this pressure. I took a shower today which temporarily helped. Other than that, I've just been using " ocean spray" every 30 minutes and dabbing away drainage.

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Dr. Benjamin C. Paul, MD
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Benjamin C. Paul, MD

To answer your question - a short review on how smell works is probably helpful.  Smell works when an ordorant (a particle in the air) reaches the top of the inside of the nose, where smell is sensed.  When the odorant reaches the receptor, the olfactory nerve (first cranial nerve)...

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Deflections of the caudal end of the nasal septum are often hard to address with primary septoplasty.The caudal part of the septum is the most anterior part of the septum. It is the part you can touch immediately in the front of the nose. The caudal septum is very important because it helps...

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Robert S. Schmidt, MD

If I was you, I'd find a local ENT who can see you. A quick google search would find you one. I'm not exactly sure what this could be, but it's probably nothing super serious. If you're worried, you will best put your mind at ease by seeing a local ENT or facial plastic surgeon. Good luck!

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