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Is dry nose normal after sinus surgery? three weeks post op with feeling of congestion/difficulty breathing. have had two post op cleaning appointment

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Perhaps: since the nose has not fully healed yet but If the problem persists beyond 6 weeks or gets much worse then it may be abnormal.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Is dry nose normal after sinus surgery? three weeks post op with feeling of congestion/difficulty breathing. have had two post op cleaning appointment

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

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