Post Op Nasal / Sinus Surgery - overview, instructions, what to do, what not to do

Post Op Nasal / Sinus Surgery - overview, instructions, what we typically recommend to do and not to do
Note: these instructions do not apply for nose jobs (rhinoplasty)
these are our general recommendations - these may not apply in all cases, and other surgeons may have different recommendations.
Check with your surgeon regarding their specific instructions
Pain may be managed with Tylenol and/or Motrin
These can be taken together every 6 hours
or can be taken alternating every 3 hours
Narcotics may be prescribed for more severe pain
If so, follow the instructions
Many narcotics contain Tylenol - if so, don't take them with over-the-counter Tylenol at the same time
Afrin (oxymetazoline) over-the-counter nasal spray can be used to slow, or potentially even stop, bleeding
Neil Med Sinus Rinse should be used starting the day after surgery
use it at least 3-4 times per day...and there is no upper limit
Rinses should be high volume, and low pressure
Avoid strenuous activity post op. Anything that gets your blood pressure up can increase the risk of bleeding (exercising, sex, etc)
But don't just lounge around. Light activity like waking prevents blood clots in your legs.
Most people only miss a few days of work unless it requires strenuous activity.
Don't fly for about 7-10 days after surgery. The altitude and pressure changes can be uncomfortable and dangerous.
Don't swim or get water in your nose - the only liquid going into the nose should be the Sinus Rinses.
Don't take Sudafed or other oral decongestant as they can increase the blood pressure and risk of bleeding. Elevating the head and using ice over the face/nose and in the mouth can help decrease swelling and congestion.
Don't aggressively blow your nose. Light blows and snorting /sniffing is ok.
A little bleeding afterwards is normal. A "moustache dressing" can be used.
If the bleeding is brisk, using Afrin and pinching your nose for 10 minutes may stop the bleeding. Ice can also help decrease bleeding.
If you experience any facial/eye swelling or bruising, and especially if there are any vision changes, call your doctor immediately.
Medical Disclaimer: All comments are generalizations and intended to be for educational purposes only. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

[@desaltomac]

this is what is great about the internet

[@steve_ens]

he talks about turbinate reductions.but not about empty nose syndrome being a 20% consequence of a turbinate reduction

[@maxhanson9815]

For fuckin real life saving

[@suhailmeer7116]

Agree

[@KhalKhtri]

Ruined my life with this procedure

[@elpollocolorado]

​@@KhalKhtrihow so?

[@derrickondemand]

I just had sinus surgery, yesterday. Surprisingly: I’m not in too much pain (in itself) but my main complaint is that I can’t breathe through my nose, which is the worst feeling in the world. My nose keeps bleeding (which is a common symptom, and I had to change my gauze 4 times, since I got home) but thankfully, I have a follow-up appointment, next week. I pray they remove the splints in my nose, next week, but I watched your video, a few days prior to my surgery, and wanted to thank you for taking the time to share this information with us. It helped me learn what questions I should ask, and what to expect. I even asked for Afrin nasal spray, per your advice in this video, and they gave it to me! (*whispers* Thankkkkkk youuuuuuu 😆) Many people on the Internet love to exaggerate, scare people, and make things sound worse than what they really are. While everyone’s experience is different: you motivated me to proceed with having surgery, despite the large amount of anxiety that I had, beforehand, so I wanted to show my appreciation to you for that. :)

[@1998232v6]

Had all three surgeries that he listed (septoplasty, turbonates, and the sinus roto treatment). There’s definitely mucho bleed-o. I also have a metal splint in there, but I can’t even feel it to be honest.

[@rich3318]

To the entire, absolutely appreciate the simplistic, clear, direct, normal and common terminology great work guys.

[@Taryn.Robinson]

Thanks for creating this video. I had a procedure yesterday and my sweet nurse forgot to send me home with post op instructions!

[@elmerdeloso594]

Your team gives the most straight-forward and sensible explanations, thank you for educating the public! Subscribed.

[@charlesg7926]

I know they probably won’t see this, but I have a question. I just had sinus surgery and it went great. I can breathe pretty much perfectly. But I haven’t used a sinus rinse. I don’t like using them. Do I need to do that? What’s the risk if I don’t

[@deepikasabharwal]

Very Informative Video, I got nasal polyps surgery done last week, still bleeding mucus. Thank you for your amazing video. Got all my doubts clear. 🙏🏼

[@markmettler2260]

Thank you for your time and effort putting this realistic video together. 😎All the best, All the time!

[@LuisBravo-xq5ef]

Thank you for such a straight forward and helpful video! ♥️

[@derrickondemand]

This was extremely helpful, and I greatly appreciate this. Thank you all so much!

[@vickidominick6889]

Excellent video. Very informative.

[@rickwalker5203]

Had surgery yesterday, great review of what my Dr said too.

[@falloutman1843]

How are you feeling?

[@rrhopewell]

Your guys are awesome. I just had surgery and not blowing my nose 👃 is driving me crazy. 🤪 It’s a very much needed video. Thanks.

[@ryanmerkle5868]

Ramona Hopewell how do you feel now?

[@marywillis5986]

Perfect!!! I has sinus surgery today and you answered every question I wanted addressed. The one thing no one addressed was the Afrin spray and that’s exactly what I wanted to know as well as how soon it was ok to start rinsing. Simple and straightforward

[@DavidHernandez-sn1kk]

Did you have issues breathing ?

[@marywillis5986]

@@DavidHernandez-sn1kk … yes. Right after surgery, I had issues from what would later drain. It’s been two months now with no issues breathing. I had constant sinus infections before surgery.

[@DavidHernandez-sn1kk]

@@marywillis5986 how long did it last ?

[@marywillis5986]

@@DavidHernandez-sn1kk … the first two weeks was rough. Lots of drainage. Honestly, pretty nasty drainage for 24 hours straight. That was about day 7. Then every day got better and better. By week three, barely anything at all. After a month, I was completely healed. That first couple days, Afrin will really help. I can’t emphasize enough to use the saline rinse .. it’s a lifesaver. I still everyday when I shower do the saline rinse.

[@DavidHernandez-sn1kk]

@@marywillis5986 thank you so much for your reply

[@nancyrodriguez1788]

This was very helpful thank you.

[@DownUnderandSouthofTheBorder]

Thank you so much for this video! I had my septoplasty Inferior turbinoplasties closure septal perferation surgery on 21st December, last surgery of the year for my surgeon. I thought it would ne a great time to have the surgery, sinceI was off work anyway and could use an excuse to avoid certain family members over the holidays! However I didn't count on excessive bleeding, caused by my rinses, I just wasn't healing at 3 - 5 times a day i was doing it. I watched the video and have cut back my rinses and already the bleeding has stopped for the first time in a week, and I'm much less congested. I would recommend surgery this time of year, however when there are even small complications it can be impossible to get advice outside of spending hours in the emergency room, so thank you for putting my mind to rest, and happy holidays from Australia! ❤❤❤

[@ericamagana3437]

I got more information from this video than from my actual surgeon. I just has nasal surgery yesterday. Thanks this video really help.

[@kushaldarwaja8986]

How is your smell and taste

[@ericamagana3437]

@@kushaldarwaja8986 The first few days was horrible, couldn’t smell taste. Today 11/16/20 doing great I can smell taste breath through my nose again.

[@kushaldarwaja8986]

@@ericamagana3437 my sense of smell decreased since surgery and it has been 20 days..still i cannot smell much

[@pankajgarg3232]

How's ur condition now? I'm thinking to have surgey

[@Gretsch0997]

Wow. I wish my post-opt team had suggested I watch this. Instead I got three separate sheets that contradicted each other on post-opt, do’s and don’ts.

[@timmagera8120]

Great Video !!!! Very easy to follow and understand !!!! Thanks !!!!

[@14dhat16]

Thank you. Just got my surgery done today. Blessings xoxo.

[@akshyapathodia5624]

How u feel after surgery?

[@mikelai2568]

Great video !!! Super comprehensive instructions and the best on KZbin!!! Thanks Dr. Liu and the rest of the team !

[@GeneLiuMD]

Thanks for the shoutout!

[@shool3992]

Just had my surgery yesterday. Great video, thanks a lot 🙏

[@shahsuleman7552]

Hi. i hope your symtoms are gone and recovery is as expected. Can you share your pain experience and managment..? Thanks

[@paulgundrum7419]

I had sinuplasty and turbinate reduction three weeks ago. First two weeks I was very stuffy and only the sinus rinses offered some relief. Into the second week I was blowing out huge long chunks of hardened mucous that once expelled gave much relief. This I was told is normal shredding of scars from the turbinate reduction. Now as I start my fourth week I have very little stuffiness and a much clearer nose. I had little need for pain killers. So it's a gradual healing process but very much worth it.

[@SMOOTHMUZICTV]

Thank you, very helpful advice.

[@WarlordsRising]

Thanks guys a big help, had surgery today and have a slow trickle of blood and fluid and a very sore throat, surgeon recommends irrigation after 48 hrs. Definitely hard to sleep with a sore throat and plugged solid. Thanks for the informative videp

[@stevenj9970]

Wow. Perfect video for me!! It’s 12 hours since my deviated septum surgery. Lots of questions answered here thank you fellas!

[@abdulhamza172]

Hope you're feeling better ! I have mines on Monday 😨 For some reason I'm starting to feel afraid 🤦‍♂️

[@stevenj9970]

Really bad I would say 16 hours and now things are getting better so just hang in there. Be sure you have Afrin when you come home from the hospital, I don’t pick mine up until a few hours from now which is the day after of my surgery. Afrin will reduce the size of the blood vessel so you don’t bleed so much also get one of those Nettie pots and rinse yourself out as soon as you can I just did mine three hours ago that would’ve been 13 hours after my surgery and it made a big difference

[@abdulhamza172]

@@stevenj9970 oh man wish you speedy recovery 🙏 I'll definitely take your advice (if I don't end up canceling the appointment due to being scared ) thanks and again wishing u speedy recovery 🙏

[@mithabanwar2248]

Hi i will be having my surgery last of this month , i have heard that your voice changes after surgery. Do you fell like your voice have changed?

[@stevenj9970]

Oh no my voice is not changed in the slightest, good luck!

[@osaagbonifo6164]

Thank you greatly for this video!!!

[@wina6631]

Thank you so much, this is was very helpful. Appreciate this video.

[@charlenerutherford9768]

Great video! Please mention that the water in the Sinus rinse should be distilled water and how to clean the NeilMed after each rinse.

[@GrandisArcanum]

Great watch! Didn't know about the nasal rinse

[@Tyler-789]

Thank you so much i just had this done by a good surgeon but a horrible doctor who barely gave me any after care instructions

[@maggienbob1304]

Same here. They quickly told me a bunch of stuff at the hospital right before surgery & after when I was still under sedation. Little to nothing handed out, except when to go to emergency. 🙄 Random things pop into my head like, don't eat anything w Red dye. ?? There should be an extensive clear list of discharge instructions & aftercare. With pictures!

[@marbinramirez7502]

Thank you !!! You are a life saver

[@ArifRahman-uq2gl]

Really very much helpful thanks for your support

[@phylisswright4847]

Thanks for the heads up. I'm expected to have nasal surgery for polyps a benign nose wart and deviated septum.

[@darrenhackett7526]

Informative and helpful thank you

[@jeffreywaldman8032]

Good evening Doctors Liu and Doctor Waglama! Excellent excellent video! I may be having functional endoscopic sinus surgery for complete opacification of the left frontal sinus. Will this result in loss of sense of smell, either permanently or temporarily? How long is the recovery and what is recovery like for complete opacification of the left frontal sinus?

[@cigg1992]

Great video .. I just surgery today and was thinking I should rinse immediately but glad i watch this video and still start tomorrow.

[@cigg1992]

@@925sterling3 I feel a million times better. No issues

[@shokhrukhdzhalolov5428]

What kind of surgery you had bro ?

[@dallasdavidson3451]

Concise, clinical, professional and to the point. Highest marks, unlike the useless, narcissistic videos on this topic. I just had this procedure done and although enduring a lot of bleeding, congestion, sleep deprivation and even some esophageal discomfort (hiccups, burping can be a side effect of the breathing tube) have yet to take a pain pill. I'm 66 and I'm shocked how many young people have had this done, I thought only old timers required this.

[@Suhas.]

Thanks this was helpful.

[@mariadominic3627]

This is very helpful,thanks

[@edwinsanchez6937]

Thank you for all the information!! I had today septoplasty and turbane reduction

[@shokhrukhdzhalolov5428]

How you feel now ?

[@irenefaith7421]

Any update after youre surgery thank you

[@johnnydollar8784]

Very informative and all the negative comments convinced me not to go thru with it and it's not really worth it. Thank you very much 😊

[@Yellowspider1776]

I have watched so many videos on this subject, this video is absolutely the best. The part on blowing your nose was especially helpful to me. Obviously after irrigation you have to do some blowing! 👍🏼🤧👍🏼

[@andrewturpin6744]

Had turbinate reduction surgery 2 days ago. Doing the nasal irrigations several times a day. Been driving me crazy not being able to blow my nose. And now my eye won't stop watering. Did you have this issue

[@REDR8R18]

Very helpful. Thank you

[@MohsinCJ]

Insightful I will apply right away

[@TiaBee1]

Thank you so much for this video Dr.! Having my surgery tomorrow 😫

[@GeneLiuMD]

Good luck today!

[@The-Randomest-Guy]

How did it go?

[@beautyvibe]

How are you?

[@classic73impala83]

Is it possible to use q tip to clean the very outside edge if there is alot of drainage and tissue, or just place another gauze and let that soke up first?

[@hafeez8240]

Thanks good information

[@laceyannwilson3186]

I had a baloon sinusplasty a few days ago and would like to know, if I should be concerned with the burning in my nose and head when I use the saline rinse? Also m, I have been having a throbbing head without pain is that common after the surgery?

[@paulachey5350]

thank you dr. I will have my done this coming 6-14-19@noon IM VERY SCARE

[@vickidominick6889]

I just had mine done last Wednesday. It wasn't that bad. Bring something with you to distract yourself while you are waiting in pre-op to take your mind off things.

[@carriehealth]

Paula Chey how are you doing now?

[@TheMagicCrafter]

Thank you for this! Answered a lot of questions I didn't know I needed to ask until it was too late and doctor was too busy to pick up 😬 Anyone have any tips for getting the Afrin in your nose when the mucous wont stop flowing? It's the day after surgery and I'm drowning in bloody mucous 🤢

[@oprahwindfrey1239]

POD 2 and still having double vision post BESS. What could be the best intervention. We called surgeon and he stated area needs healing.

[@Brent.1844]

I've just had Septoplasty surgery a week ago and going back after 1 to 3 days is impossible! The meds and morphine was impairing my ability to focus and I felt very very tired for several days. Simple things like chewing and speaking caused discomfort and at times much pain. I would also NOT recommend going back too soon as this will put you into contact with germs, flus and other viruses which is not what you need so soon after surgery. Today is day 8 and I'm only now beginning to feel normal again.

[@Brent.1844]

@@925sterling3 Hi there. The best way to put it is that I must have gone from 20% airflow on a good day to 100% nearly all the time. It's amazing. My right nostril was completely blocked at least 70% of the day. Hot days and warm nights were the worst. Yes I snored as well. If you have a deviated septum which is causing discomfort and breathing impairment then I'd highly recommend it. The results were immediately noticeable and the day after the surgery I was overwhelmed that I was able to breath properly and take deep breaths for the first time in 15 years. Its really nowhere as bad as I could have imagined and nowhere as bad as I've read about. Just take the necessary precautions and have enough rest after the surgery. Time has flown by! I'm approaching month 3 and only have a negligible amount of swelling (10%) which no one else can notice except me. If I had to do it again I would have the surgery tomorrow again without a doubt.

[@-Muhammad_Ali-]

@@Brent.1844 Thank you for putting your comment. I have stuffed left side for over 15 years niw and on topbof that my dentist screwed up and sent the implant into my sinus. Now that it needs to be taken I am worried. The doc mentioned about the risk of eye damages. I have time till midnight to think over and do or cancel my surgery tomorrow morning. It is strange that they told me about possible complications this late into surgery

[@DarrenSpiers-ez1oe]

I’m two weeks in and my right nostril is completely blocked nasil rinse is just about passing through no noticeable changed in fact it’s worse

[@ShakingBussy]

How likely is the risk of potentially losing sense of smell from endoscopic sinus surgery? Possible fungal sinusitis here and I'm worried.

[@MrLuigge]

Hello I just did sceptoplasty 20 days ago, I am cleaning as prescribed by the doctor with saline solution, The question is, how to prevent the mucous from Hardening and making the border of the nose from hurting and etc

[@tanmaykumar6554]

Thankss...Have my surgery day after tomorrow...Fess+septoplasty+turbinectomy

[@priyansh2821]

Bro ? How was the surgery? Gone well?

[@chamcham123]

What is the best sleeping position for someone that had a sinus and oral surgery and has facial swelling? I read that lying down on your back should be avoided and that the patient should be upright. But how can anyone sleep upright comfortably?

[@MtbEMS]

Traveling the day before my surgery to a place that’s at a much higher altitude 🏔️ than where i live. Curious how this affects the recovery process.

[@hannelise89]

I have a lot of bruising on my face from a pretty invasive sinus surgery. I got a septorhinoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery. I can't breathe through my nose hardly at all and have been a mouth breather since the day after surgery. I have my post op appt coming in 2 days.

[@rebeccaellertson3403]

Great A+!

[@andrewturpin6744]

Just had septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery. My instructions for nasal irrigation weren't exactly clear. I've seen to wait until my nasal stents have been removed and to use saline mist spray instead. Then as you say I should be using the Neil Med irrigation the next day. With the stents in my nose I'm not able to get the bottle tip in to my nostrils. Any advice?

[@nancyirenegracia]

Excellent video. I was told not to sneeze. If i must sneeze, to sneeze through my mouth. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@carladoherty1854]

I had a deviated septoplasty surgery 6 days ago. My forehead up to the top of my head is real sensitive to touch on my right side. Also when I get up in the morning my forehead hurts so bad like congestion. Is there anything wrong? My doctor said it doesn't have anything to do with what he did.

[@howiemedia]

i'm day 1.... i've been using neil med and its derivatives for a while, i just went to town the day of surgery instead of the the day after surgery.... oooooooooh... okay. so i'll stop now. i'm curious if you're given a narcotic+tylenol, and doc said don't overlay with more OTC tylenol, how about switching between the two? is that okay?

[@konde888]

Thank you doctors. The video is very informative. I am a 69 yo man who just finished a 3-1/2 hrs surgery 4 days ago. I am in so much pain the 3rd day post-op when everything started to show. I have my left nostril enlarged by about 2x the regular opening. It's full of packing that started to come out with rinsing. My problem is with the Norco I was given. It gave me high blood pressure that wouldn't go away. My upper teeth gums are hurting. Tylenol and ibuprofen as you mentioned are much better choices. I wished I knew you guys before. Btw, I am still bleeding on the 4th day.

[@GeneLiuMD]

Hope you're doing better.

[@konde888]

@@GeneLiuMD Thank you doctor. I finally was able to sleep after 8 days of sleepless nights. Blood pressure went away without further treatment. Doctor said it was reaction from the anaesthesia. Upper gum and lip still sensitive after 10 days of surgey. For sure I will ask people to check with you if they plan for sinus surgery.

[@heatherr1141]

Is walking on the treadmill ok 2 days after surgery if I take it easy? When can I walk fast enough to get my heart rate up and the when can I run again? Also my stitches in one side is coming out! Is that ok to ignore until I see the dr for follow up? I also wish and wonder if I could put vassalene or neosporin or something lubricant on the stitches inside because they feel so dry and tight?

[@ashis742]

I had septoplasty with bilateral FESS with Turbenictomy with Ethmoidectomy under General Anaesthesia on 29.10.2020. I had no bleeding post op, just dripping. Had my first review on 5.11.2020 where the doctor also cleaned my nose. On the evening of 5.11.2020 around 7:54 pm my nose started bleeding profusely. I went to the ER, the doctor placed gauze in both my nostrils and packed it. The doctors examined my throat and informed me that there is no bleeding and everything looks fine. However the nose pack kept getting soaked. Is this normal? Also i have a flight on 11.11.2020. Will i be fit to fly by then?

[@miamiprestigecigars6889]

Please make sure you tell people to use DISTILLED WATER.. NOT JUST WARM WATER. Sink water can cause you to die of a bacterial infection.

[@westerngirl1095]

I’m booked to get this op & my tonsils out next month would you advise both together? I’m 48 if that makes any difference

[@demipapatheohari5907]

After packing removal at 2nd day when can you breathe via your nose?? I mean after open rhinoplasty when basal breathing returns?

[@1998232v6]

I had all three of the procedures you rattled off that your office does. I will say you were correct, I certainly have “lots of blood.” Lol I also have the plastic splints in there that are stitched in, but I can’t even feel them to be completely honest. My septum was so jacked up it was completely collapsed on the left side. My nose is actually straight now!

[@bernicebortey3653]

I just got mine done and it is not funny feeling my mouth keep getting dry cause i have to use my mouth to breath Uncomfortable pain. But i will follow this instructions and see the out come thanks

[@gfk471]

rinsing the second day after surgery??? but what about the cotton bandages?

[@jacobmoriarty2375]

my nose was packed after surgery as well and would like to know if its okay to breathe out my nose with the stents in the nostrils

[@tayyabasalman9145]

Thanks alot i had surgery last week and still i am having bleeding

[@ibrahimkhalil7443]

excellent

[@paolotichelio7410]

How long should the nasal rinsing continue? Weeks? Months?

[@SimbaC2007]

It is okay to have swelling below the eye during rhinoplasty in some instances they break the bones thus the swelling just like when u hit ur head on something.

[@candijohns9123]

Had frontal sinuse surgery and the removal of a septum spur almost 3 weeks ago. Found out that I have had a sealed frontal sinuse cavity for at least 6 years and it was a fungal infection. I have been dizzy at times and I am constantly draining. I have had a constant headache for years but now it's not like before. I'm happy that the headache is gone but I found I really don't like anything inside my nose at all

[@sandhya431]

Did u face any pblm like empty nose syndrome

[@candijohns9123]

@@sandhya431 no it has been great so far, the scars feel odd sometimes where they took the bone spur out

[@DoubtingThomas333]

@@sandhya431 always a small risk of that tbh. This is why you have to be very conservative in treating things first. and then staged surgery (of the good methods), instead of just praying for the best.

[@Kiwi_4321]

How has the surgery held up? Any symptoms?

[@candijohns9123]

@Kiwi_4321 I still have sinus problems occasionally. My sinuses on the left side of my face feel like they pop often, and I have to rinse with a neti pot. Other than having a sealed off sinus cavity again, I'm scared of growing more bone spurs that will aggravate my sinus cavities again. For the most part, I'm ok, but when the weather changes quickly, the left side of my face will start hurting.

[@RBLong0928]

This video is AWESOME!! I just had my surgery today and this is more informative than anything I've seen! Thank you so much! Can someone tell me why I am having blood come from the left EYE?

[@RBLong0928]

It's still bleeding from the eye. Can you tell me why this might be?

[@GeneLiuMD]

@@RBLong0928 Without knowing what was done, I can't say for sure. The tearducts drain into the nose. So if anything is swollen, blocked, inflamed, etc... in the nose, things can overflow up the "pipes" and come out the tear duct openings

[@yvetterenee8256]

The Neil Med Sinuses rinse can cause the rinse to drain from the eyes if the nose is very congested, while using it. I usually stop rinsing in that nose if it occurs, until the nostril becomes less congested. I've never had the surgery though.

[@vickidominick6889]

Update, please!

[@haythamtheexplorer-8417]

Hi can you give us update? Thanks.

[@tomramzy1782]

I had surgery this past friday 7/31/2020 and I've had severe neck pain, chest pain and a constant headache. My throat and chest hurt and feel dry and kind of vacant ( like an empty space). I also do not have any taste when it comes to food. My neck is extremely stiff and my neck has muscle spasms that do not allow me to sleep without waking up every hour or so.

[@mithabanwar2248]

How do you feel?

[@TomokoAbe_]

Make sure you boil tap water first and let it cool--or use distilled water.

[@succman1022]

I have been dizzy for the past few days after my septoplasty. Please help!

[@joanlynch5271]

I am assuming that they also give you amoxicillin or something like that?

[@dhwanikhetan5585]

It had been a month and half after septoplasty.Now I am having extreme dry throat at night and mucus tickle in throat.What to do?Is it normal?

[@Rollwithit699]

Why did I have flat curved blades removed from my nose after left-sided septoplasty and turbinectomy? This was not a nose job.

[@damianobrien4641]

Hi 1 week since my surgery, ( septoplasty turbinectomy).Apparently have splints up both sides of my nose are they easily removed & is this done in my 2 week post op visit with my surgeon thanks.

[@maggienbob1304]

I doubt you'll read this but im hoping. I had septoplasty & turbinate reduction 2 days ago. My dr (in S Calif) prescribed Afrin but I couldn't pick it up til the next afternoon. I'm changing my dressing every 3 hours. Lots of blood & mucus. I have the Neil med kit & would like to rinse but I asked the dr yesterday & he said No. Beyond being completely stuffed up, the dried blood & large drips are uncomfortable. Why would he tell me not to use the rinse? It's Saturday so I can't get ahold of anyone.

[@chookvalve]

im scared of getting turbinate reduction, so Ive put it off. too much oxymetazoline

[@annpham8640]

I am 9 days post op from septoplasty and incision continuously has crust even when I clean it, it seems to come right back. When I look inside it looks like the incision is not healed and basically a hole is there. What should i do? I just say my dr and it was there at the time and he said everything is fine. Should there be a hole. The suture is nowhere to be seen.

[@tikeavuthkung710]

Is corticosteroids indispensable after nasal polyps surgery? Some people say corticosteroids may cause polyps relapse. Is it true?

[@M3a9m]

Very informative. Recently I got my nose endoscopy done and found my right nasal passage narrowed down because of some bone deformation or bend. Doctor further recommended a CT scan and found minor infection on left sinus ( cheek) along with obvious bone bend on the right side (but no infection on right cheek sinus). He prescribed a saline spray two puffs twice a day in both nostrils (Day & night -before bed) and suggested a minor surgery to address the root cause of bone deformation leaving the surgery decision on me, depending how I feel and evaluate my issue. he didnt prescribe any antibiotics. According to him the use of antibiotics would be a temporary solution and infection would return back anytime once the antibiotic course is completed unless the core issue has not been addressed so in other words putting me on antibiotics was simply futile. If kindly allowed, i desperately would like to share my CT scan results with you for your evaluation and advise. I will be very grateful. Thank you kind regards from the UAE.

[@simplysomali942]

Don’t do it I have deviated septum and I use spray … one of my friends have the surgery she ended up worst and even suicider

[@re9473]

So which one really helps with postnasal drip I constantly have an issue with that and stuffy nose switching from side to side constantly

[@jantschannen2893]

I had my septoplasty 2 days ago and i try to clean my nose with a medical salt water but it can not run through the other nostril because it is so congested with blood. Is that normal or should I be able to clean it properly?

[@roadstar499]

i was told i need some pathways in my sinus cleaned out so i am less prone to bacteria infections... currently is hard to kill an infection do to narrow path ways... I never had an infection before... i am 63 now... what is the procedure i need called?? thanks

[@mackfrmbly]

Hello Doctor and community, hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe! My old new problem has brought me back to this reliable channel once again. I had got my fess and septo done last year in March. Everything went well for a few months after the surgery but since August last year, I have been having regular episodes of sinus infections with one thing in common, congestion/breathing issues on the right side/nostril. Have been showing to the surgeon regularly and every time I have been prescribed antibiotics and anti-allergies for few days. I showed to some other doctor and says that there has been some overcorrection because of which am getting dry and it is super-hot & dry here in Delhi which is why am getting these issues persistently. Am using Vaseline, oils, rinsing, steam but getting only temporary relief. Writing in the hope to get some advice that could help me get rid of this problem. Obstruction is constant on the right side only, sometimes I whistle while inhaling/exhaling. Please suggest.

[@turiya9526]

Hi, how are you now? I need to get a septoplasty too...

[@mackfrmbly]

@@turiya9526 Same anti alergic on a regular basis and corticosteroid spray once in a while may be 3-4 times a month.I am no Doctor but septoplasty is not something one cannot live without.

[@turiya9526]

@@mackfrmbly but are you better now? I am super scared to get this done because I have heard so many bad experiences. Also do you recommend a good ent in delhi?

[@mackfrmbly]

@@turiya9526 I am better now. My passages are much more clear now. What is the need of it, I had additional condition, nasal polyps, (25 years of history) that is why I went for it but I regret, operation should be the last resort. Have you taken second/third opinion. I got it done in Appollo Spectra, Dr. Lalit Parashar, he is fine, very experienced. But again operation should be the last resort, find some more organic ways. I am happy to share more info, if you want to call me.

[@turiya9526]

@@mackfrmbly yes please. How can I contact you?

[@luvfitall]

Im so scared. I need to remove a cyst and I am so scared

[@BigChungus-sm3op]

Do I rinse even with splints in? I can’t get anything past them

[@emmajayne4894]

I'm have my septum straitened in 3 days. I'm absolutely crapping it. I'm so fearful of waking up and not been able to breath although my nhs dr told me I'd be able to breath normally

[@Babylucy189]

What can you do when you ear ache after post op sinus surgery?

[@patrickclarkston6813]

Do you rinse the nostrils through the stent?