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I just had turbinate reduction, they used a microdebrider and cauterization. i am post op 8 days and have congestion alternating sides. is this normal?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Explanation : Any surgical intervention, even small like yours, need 2-4 weeks for full recovery. Your congestion is part of recovery due to swelling after turbinate reduction.

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Answered 10/27/2016

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Dr. Robert Douglas answered

Specializes in Orthodontics

Give it some time : Swelling will go down and your breathing will be easier. If discharge, pain, redness inflammation go back to your ENT

Answered 10/27/2016

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A member asked:

I just had turbinate reduction, they used a microdebrider and cauterization. i am post op 8 days and have congestion alternating sides. is this normal?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Robert Douglas answered

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