Can Sinus Surgery Cause Discomfort And Difficulty Breathing?
hi i recently done a sinus surgery about a week ago and happend to see my inferior turbinates protruded in the left nostril after my surgery and iam having increasing discomfort to breath through my nostril since the surgery .Which i never had the breathing problem before
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Sinus surgery takes few weeks to recover fully. First week will feel like the “worst cold of your life” after surgery. For the next few weeks you should feel progressively better until you return to normal or better than normal. Sleep in an elevated position following surgery since it will make for better nasal airflow and less nasal congestion. You should call your doctor if you feel as if you are bleeding excessively. Clear your sinuses twice using saline water but do not blow your nose till 2 weeks sneeze out with your mouth open.
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Can Sinus Surgery Cause Discomfort And Difficulty Breathing?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Sinus surgery takes few weeks to recover fully. First week will feel like the “worst cold of your life” after surgery. For the next few weeks you should feel progressively better until you return to normal or better than normal. Sleep in an elevated position following surgery since it will make for better nasal airflow and less nasal congestion. You should call your doctor if you feel as if you are bleeding excessively. Clear your sinuses twice using saline water but do not blow your nose till 2 weeks sneeze out with your mouth open. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.