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How Long Does Nose Cauterization Take To Heal?

My daud ghter has just had her nose cauterised but the doctor wasnt terribly helpful and just said to apply some nasal cream to it for a couple of weeks. Its still quite painful and so I d like to know how long it will remain so and what the aftercare is. Thankyou
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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Hello,

It takes around five to seven days for complete recovery.
If there is signs of infection, antibiotics has to be started.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Long Does Nose Cauterization Take To Heal?

Hello, It takes around five to seven days for complete recovery. If there is signs of infection, antibiotics has to be started. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician