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Five days ago i had septoplasty/sinuplasty. today was the first day i felt much better. however, after activity today i am noticing sore lymph nodes in neck, a new sore throat (it doesn't seem to be from intubation), and somewhat of a heavy chest. and i

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Congested LN/chest: May be from PND which may be increased post nasal surgery with activity or can be new onset infection as you are somewhat immunocompromised being post op . Would call you surgeon and discuss use of zyrtec, and antibiotics. Try gargling a bit with salt water ( 1 teaspoon salt in glass water) and elevate head of bed.

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Answered 1/19/2018

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A member asked:

Five days ago i had septoplasty/sinuplasty. today was the first day i felt much better. however, after activity today i am noticing sore lymph nodes in neck, a new sore throat (it doesn't seem to be from intubation), and somewhat of a heavy chest. and i

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Blinski and another doctor agreed

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