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A 35-year-old female asked:

Hubby had sinus op yesterday & discharged today. in surgery he had heavy bleeding and doc inserted a tampon in his nose. he is at home but the tampon is full and heavy and irritating him. can we take it out & insert a new. she will only see him mon?

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Dr. John Berryman
Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 56 years experience
Removal of the nasal tampon may start excessive nasal bleeding again. Go to an emergency room for possible removal and reinsertion of a fresh tampon.
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