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How Can Runny Nose And Post Nasal Drip Be Treated?

Hi my question is I had , surgery on all of sinus plus septoplasty. This was done 6 weeks ago, I am still having congestion, drainage runny nose and post nasal drip. I am also still getting pressure and pain in my maxillary sinus and above eyes and temple pain. Sometimes when I breath through my nose the air hurts my sinuses. Is this common? Thank you
Fri, 13 Apr 2018
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Hello,

In some cases of a chronic sinus infection, the infection and the symptoms persist after surgery. There are a number of different causes that can be responsible for the same as:
-A persistent low bacterial infection.
-Viral triggers.
-Poor immunity etcetera.
So my suggestion is to consult your treating surgeon or physician and get evaluated. A sinus x-ray or PNS view x-ray can be done. You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin along with painkillers like Advil and decongestant nasal spray like Otrivin. Do steam inhalation and saline nasal irrigation.



Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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How Can Runny Nose And Post Nasal Drip Be Treated?

Hello, In some cases of a chronic sinus infection, the infection and the symptoms persist after surgery. There are a number of different causes that can be responsible for the same as: -A persistent low bacterial infection. -Viral triggers. -Poor immunity etcetera. So my suggestion is to consult your treating surgeon or physician and get evaluated. A sinus x-ray or PNS view x-ray can be done. You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin along with painkillers like Advil and decongestant nasal spray like Otrivin. Do steam inhalation and saline nasal irrigation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora