Blood clots. I've tried sneezing them out and it's not working. What else can I do?

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I had serto/rhinoplasty surgery 5 weeks ago, but I still have very hard blood clots on my right side I saw my dr a week ago he said put Vaseline on q-tip then blow them out. I've been doing this and it's not working I've tried sneezing them out that's not working, what else can I do? It's putting pressure on my nose and it hurts

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

I would irrigate with a Neti pot 2 times a day to help remove the clotted blood in the nose after a rhinoplasty.  Additionally, I would have the surgeon remove the clots in the office if they are unable to be removed with a neti pot.  I would only use distilled water during the nasal irrigation.  I hope this helps.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Sometimes moisture after a shower helps loosen them up a bit. I would stick with your doctor's instructions.  Good luck.

John B. Lazor, MD, MBA, FACS · Answer

You may try Vaseline or bacitracin 4 times a day for 10 days. You don't have to blow your nose after you apply it. If that is unsuccessful, follow up with your surgeon

Alejandro Hernandez Pizzoglio, MD · Answer

There are saline sprays that could be used for that. Use them 3 times a day , you should be fine with that. Dont worry too muchDr Hernandez

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