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Why are you supposed to sleep in an upright position after deviated septum surgery and for how long after?
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Helps with swelling: Sleeping with your head slightly elevated (on a couple of pillows) helps reduce the postoperative swelling after nasal surgery.
Answered 10/1/2015
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Decrease swelling: Sleeping upright will help to decrease swelling. This will help to speed your recovery.
Answered 9/30/2013
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Septoplasty: Sleeping with your head in an elevated position after surgery prevents excessive swelling. be sure to follow your surgeon's postop instructions.
Answered 11/21/2014
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