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Is Steam Inhalation Advisable After Nasal Sinus Surgery?

Hello.Can u recommend post nasal sinus surgery and septum correction recovery methods to follow?its been a week since surgery and still blood clot with mucous formation is occuring sometimes even through the mouth.Bleeding is occuring too.nose gets crusted with clot every morning.is steam inhalation advisable?what is recommended?
Thu, 11 Apr 2019
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Hello,

It is recommended to let it drain and change the sterile gauze every two days. Steam is advisable but be gentle not to damage the recovering tissue.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician
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Is Steam Inhalation Advisable After Nasal Sinus Surgery?

Hello, It is recommended to let it drain and change the sterile gauze every two days. Steam is advisable but be gentle not to damage the recovering tissue. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olgeta Xhufka , General & Family Physician