Question 1

nasal bleeding septal cauterization procedure?

Accepted Answer

Nasal bleed.: Cauterizing a septal  bleed is a very common and effective procedure for the commonest forms of nose bleeds, the anterior bleeds.

Question 2

one person said they now had holes in their nose from too many cauterizations when younger. could this only happen because of bad ent procedures?

Accepted Answer

Septal Perforations: They can be caused by cautery, cocaine, otc nasal sprays, nasal surgery or other more unusual diseases. They tend to crust and bleed if the septal care ledge or bone is exposed. This can be easily fixed but i don't recommend trying to patch the perforation... The failure rate is high and the scars / flaps from the surgery can block the airway and it's unnecessary to close the hole.

Question 3

how painful is nose cauterization?

Accepted Answer

Not bad: It dependson what is needed.  If the area on the septum is small, without a real "juicy" blood vessel, i spray the nose with Lidocaine and afrin, (oxymetazoline) and then put little pieces of cotton (cottonoids) with the same med in the nose for 10 minutes.  This numbs pretty well.  If I have to use electrical cautery, I do this and then inject local.  This smarts a little.  Then the cautery rarely hurts.

Question 4

how much does nose cauterization hurt?

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Variable: Pain is relative and what one person says is a slight twinge may be quite painful for another. That said, i usually apply a topical anesthetic first. This tends to make the procedure more comfortable.

Question 5

when after nasal cauterization do i have to wait to blow my nose?

Accepted Answer

Nose cautery: After nasal cautery, you really want to let the nose heal.  Try to avoid blowing your nose for 2-3 days, longer if more bleeding stirs up after cautery.  Keep the nose moist with saline, too.  This facilitates the healing if the lining of the nose after treatment.  You can also prevent drying of the nose by putting a little vaseline just inside the openings if the nose.

Question 6

will flying 2 days after nasal cauterization cause my nose to bleed?  any suggestions on what to do in case in does bleed?

Accepted Answer

Usually: just pinching the tip portion of you nose for a few minutes will stop it

Question 7

after cauterization yesterday, how likely is it that my nose will bleed on-board a plane flight tomorrow?

Accepted Answer

Use saline gel: After cautery you are likely to have the equivalent of a scab on the inside of your nose where the heat was applied.  Healing of a cautery site occurs best in a moist environment as moisture prevents premature separation of the scab (bleeding). Airplanes have low humidity (moisture) and can dry the nose out. Avoid Aspirin and use a saline gel product such as ayr. It is easy to use while traveling.

Question 8

how can you stop nosebleeds with nose cauterization?

Accepted Answer

Sealing the vessel: Nosebleeds are caused by a bleeding blood vessel or several small vessels, usually on the middle wall of one nostril.  Cauterization means using heat, electricity or a chemical to essentially burn the edges of the vessel and seal it closed so blood won't leak anymore.

Question 9

is it possible for you to use afrin (oxymetazoline) after nose cauterization?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I routinely recommend Afrin for three days after nasal cautery.  Also use saline for crusting, saline gel to coat the nasal musosa and no vigorous nose blowing.

Question 10

my son had his nose cauterized 2 years ago.  the past two days he has had about a dozen severe nose bleeds.  does cauterization stop working?

Accepted Answer

Probably: developed new blood vessels , ( vascular plexus ) go back to the doctor , don't allow to have  ' dozen severe nose bleeds '  Cauterization is a simple safe procedure and don't worry

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One person said they now had holes in their nose from too many cauterizations when younger. could this only happen because of bad ent procedures?

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How much does nose cauterization hurt?

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When after nasal cauterization do i have to wait to blow my nose?

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Will flying 2 days after nasal cauterization cause my nose to bleed? any suggestions on what to do in case in does bleed?

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After cauterization yesterday, how likely is it that my nose will bleed on-board a plane flight tomorrow?

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My son had his nose cauterized 2 years ago. the past two days he has had about a dozen severe nose bleeds. does cauterization stop working?

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