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7 days back i had septoplasty using endoscope for dns.packing removed 4 days back.how long is my nose expected to be stuffy? hvin drops,meds,steam 4nw

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Variable.Don't: Variable. Don'd use decongentant nasal drops. Will make it worse. Seek counsel from ENT doc.

Answered 8/13/2015

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