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Suggest Remedy For Nasal Congestion After Surgery For Deviated Septum

Hello, I just had a deviated septum surgery on Sept 14th and also had turbinates reduced and a polyp removed. I am still very congested and wanted to ask what I can do to relieve the congestion? Saline sprays? Nasal rinses? Mucinex? please help... it was been a brutal recovery! Thank you!
Thu, 3 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have nasal congestion after surgery for deviated septum . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons , but it is common to have congestion after nasal surgery because of swelling, infection, septal hematoma, or excessive crusting . Congestion after surgery is sign of improvement , But as per your query its being long times congestion still there after surgery . It seems to me that there is infection that is causing congestion .I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist again for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically and order nasal endoscopy to rule out condition like nasal polyp . Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory along with antibiotics at least for 10 days . Sometimes doctor may reconsider surgery . For now take steam and apply warm compresses on nose .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari



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Suggest Remedy For Nasal Congestion After Surgery For Deviated Septum

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have nasal congestion after surgery for deviated septum . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons , but it is common to have congestion after nasal surgery because of swelling, infection, septal hematoma, or excessive crusting . Congestion after surgery is sign of improvement , But as per your query its being long times congestion still there after surgery . It seems to me that there is infection that is causing congestion .I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist again for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically and order nasal endoscopy to rule out condition like nasal polyp . Doctor may prescribe anti inflammatory along with antibiotics at least for 10 days . Sometimes doctor may reconsider surgery . For now take steam and apply warm compresses on nose . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari