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I'm having sinus headaches, bloody/yellow mucus and facial pain almost a month after having balloon sinus dilation and polypectomy. is it possibly a clot, drainage issue or infection? i've never has such long recovery with previous procedures?

Q: i'm having sinus headaches, bloody/yellow mucus and facial pain almost a month after having balloon sinus dilation and polypectomy. is it possibly a clot, drainage issue or infection? i've never has such long recovery with previous procedures?

: Please see your ENT, after the surgery, there should not be mucus,fever or prolonged pain. A CF and allergy screening test is recommended. Avoid aspirin products for now, untill seen.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Please see your ENT, after the surgery, there should not be mucus,fever or prolonged pain. A CF and allergy screening test is recommended. Avoid aspirin products for now, untill seen.

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2021

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A member asked:

I'm having sinus headaches, bloody/yellow mucus and facial pain almost a month after having balloon sinus dilation and polypectomy. is it possibly a clot, drainage issue or infection? i've never has such long recovery with previous procedures?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Ferranti and another doctor agreed

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