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A member asked:

Is it normal to have discharge & foul smell after sinus surgery?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

No: Some discharge is normal, foul smelling probably not. Make sure it not infected or there is an abscess.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Alen Cohen answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Not normal: You should see your surgeon as may have a postoperative infection.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 11/3/2016

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