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Will i ihave post nasal drip after septoplasty? i'm guessing yes, since i've read you're not allowed to blow you nose. how bad will it be, and how long will it last?
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The : The nose will be a bit runny for up to a few weeks after surgery. The internal skin lining will be a bit inflammed after surgery which results in more nose drainage. It's not usually very severe, but this can vary from person to person. You can use a salt water rinse to help flush the nose which helps a lot with the healing process.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Significant : Significant nasal drainage after a septoplasty will last for about one week. After that some drainage is possible for another couple weeks but you can blow your nose after 10-14 days. This is better than the constant nasal congestion that has lead you to consider the operation.
Answered 10/23/2017
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