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Had septoplasty/turbinectomy-went well. now regularly getting sticky, clear mucus from sinus/nose. no fever or pain. no allergies. tried saline rinse?
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Inflamed vs allergy: Often after septoplasty and turbinate reduction more allergens are able to enter the nasal cavity thus creating symptoms not previously evident. Continue saline irrigations and consider nasal steroid spray for 3-4 weeks. If surgery was recent, this should subside, however may recur seasonally depending on underlying allergy.
Answered 9/17/2014
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Allergies: The mucous maybe thick because of your surgery. See your surgeon for possible treatment.
Answered 9/17/2014
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Depends when surgery: was performed- there can be drainage for weeks following a septoplasty /turbinectomy. I would continue saline rinse and followup with your physician.
Answered 12/23/2014
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