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What Causes A Sense Of Nasal Blockage And Lightheadedness Post Teeth Extraction?

Hi, I have abit of dental work done, had 4 top front teeth removed, I now wear a denture, and since this removal, my nose feels blocked, when I breathe its normal but when I try and blow it, nothing comes out, occasional thick clear snot comes out, I feel light headed sometimes, and unable to concentrate, doctor said sinus problems, also when I wear my glasses it feels so heavy on my nose. I just want to feel normal again. Thanks
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain the symptoms you described are of Sinusitis and it can be due to perforation of sinus floor during tooth extraction and if the sinus gets infected there can be sinus inflammation causing Sinusitis..

You should consult an ENT Surgeon and get evaluated and in case if Sinusitis is confirmed your doctor can advise you to take decongestant nasal spray, steroid nasal sprays and Oral decongestant like Sudafed which contains Pseudoephadrine and if there is infection antibiotics like Amoxicillin 500mg thrice daily or Augmentin 625mg twice daily can be given.

Use of humidifier at how and steam inhalation can help..

Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare Magic..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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What Causes A Sense Of Nasal Blockage And Lightheadedness Post Teeth Extraction?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain the symptoms you described are of Sinusitis and it can be due to perforation of sinus floor during tooth extraction and if the sinus gets infected there can be sinus inflammation causing Sinusitis.. You should consult an ENT Surgeon and get evaluated and in case if Sinusitis is confirmed your doctor can advise you to take decongestant nasal spray, steroid nasal sprays and Oral decongestant like Sudafed which contains Pseudoephadrine and if there is infection antibiotics like Amoxicillin 500mg thrice daily or Augmentin 625mg twice daily can be given. Use of humidifier at how and steam inhalation can help.. Hope this information helps and thanks for writing to Healthcare Magic.. If you find the answer helpful please give a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..