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Suggest Treatment For Soreness In Nose After Tonsillectomy And Adenoidectomy
Question: Hi
I had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy 14 days ago. The ent surgeon said they were very infected and the recovery would not be easy. I find that right behind my nose it feels sore and congested and difficult to clear. Is this normal? How long could this last and is there anything I can do to relieve this?
I had a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy 14 days ago. The ent surgeon said they were very infected and the recovery would not be easy. I find that right behind my nose it feels sore and congested and difficult to clear. Is this normal? How long could this last and is there anything I can do to relieve this?
Brief Answer:
Yes, this is normal..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Yes, this discomfort is normal, given your history.
2. This should settle down soon as the average immediate healing period is 4 to 6 weeks.
3. Your medication should include anti-allergic, mucolytics, anti-inflammatory medications (with anti-reflux medication), steam inhation and saline nasal washes.
4.Bring this to the attention of your surgeon if the symptoms persist beyond 4 to 6 weeks or worsen.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Yes, this is normal..
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Yes, this discomfort is normal, given your history.
2. This should settle down soon as the average immediate healing period is 4 to 6 weeks.
3. Your medication should include anti-allergic, mucolytics, anti-inflammatory medications (with anti-reflux medication), steam inhation and saline nasal washes.
4.Bring this to the attention of your surgeon if the symptoms persist beyond 4 to 6 weeks or worsen.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thankyou! Do other people feel this after adenoidectomies? I rarely read anyone complaining about uncomfortable congestion behind their nose after this surgery.
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Brief Answer:
Yes, this happens to all patients.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Yes, this happens to all patients post op with varying intensity.
2. If adult patients are counselled pre op, they expect this. Children also experience this but rarely complain.
3. Children forget the discomfort quickly, while adult duly patients pay more attention to the discomfort.
4. Regular follow up and medication helps ease the symptoms.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Yes, this happens to all patients.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Yes, this happens to all patients post op with varying intensity.
2. If adult patients are counselled pre op, they expect this. Children also experience this but rarely complain.
3. Children forget the discomfort quickly, while adult duly patients pay more attention to the discomfort.
4. Regular follow up and medication helps ease the symptoms.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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