The result of these factors is a stuffy nose.
If you find that you can breathe somewhat through your nose after surgery, that's fine.
Sniffing is okay, too. Just don't blow your nose for about two weeks after surgery.
Blowing your nose is harder on the healing tissues than sniffing.
Dr. Denenberg
will gently lift out the
crusting at your one week visit, and you will probably be able to breathe much more easily through your nose
at that time. As the swelling inside and outside your nose subsides over the following weeks, your nasal
airway will improve even further.
An antihistamine/decongestant
can be
used only by those who find that they have an excess amount of mucous drainage after the operation. Use
this medication only if needed to help decrease nasal secretions if they are bothersome during the first week
after surgery. Antihistamines may make you drowsy. They will NOT clear your nasal
passages to allow you to breathe through your nose.
Mouth breathing can dry your lips, so
you might want to carry and use some Vaseline or lipstick. You may also find it more comfortable to sleep with
a humidifier in the bedroom and a cup of water on the night stand.
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