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I just had septoplasty 3 days ago. i am experiencing a lot of facial & ear pressure. is this normal?
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Congestion: It is normal to feel congested after septoplasty because of swelling with in the nasal tissues. Check with your surgeon about remedies you can use for this. Sometimes saline rinses or decongestants can be helpful.
Answered 9/5/2014
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