A member asked:

I had a turbinectomy about a week and 1/2 ago. in one of the nasal passages there is what looks like white mucus but when i blow nothing comes out. could this be an infection? or is this normal?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Likely normal: Likely normal and the edge of mucous membrane you are seeing. Just wait until your next visit with ENT doc to confirm.

Answered 4/26/2015

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Ask your surgeon: Have your surgeon look in your nose at the next postop visit

Answered 4/30/2015

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