Right nostril runs clear intermittently and will run occasionally when I bend over, could this be a CSF leak?

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I had a septorhinoplasty 5 years ago, then developed a perforation which was fixed a year later . Since then I have noticed my right nostril will run clear watery fluid occasionally if I bend over or will just run in general for no reason. It is not constant but does happen quite frequently. ACould this be a CSF leak? My left nostril rarely runs.

Omer Faruk Deveci, MD · Answer

Dear. it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. You will need to get a clearance from your doctor prior to surgery. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough detailed examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
There are some tests to understand the leakage is CSF or not.
 Omer Faruk DEVECİ, MD Certified, European Board of Plastic Surgery Member, Turkish Society of Plastic Surgery Member

Right nostril runs clear intermittently and will run occasionally when I bend over, could this be a CSF leak?

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