A member asked:

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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Dr. Devin Cunning answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

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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