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A member asked:
I had a septoplasty around 8 months ago, and during recovery i picked the scab inside my nose a lot, and now my nose hasn't healed and is swollen?
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Septoplasty: I would go back to your doctor. If there are healing issues, the ENT would be the best person to evaluate your problem. Feel better.
Answered 4/3/2015
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Sounds: Like you created a chronic irritation. You should probably revisit with your ent.
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