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What Is The Treatment For Sore Nose Caused By Allergy?
Hi, I had septoplasty, turbinate reduction and balloon sinus surgery 13 mo. ago. After 2 weeks, I couldn t breathe anymore so 6 weeks ago they removed my turbinate bones. I took antibiotics for several weeks and rinse with ocean nasal spray. My nose is very sore now and feels inflamed inside (more so than several weeks ago) and I don t feel well, but no fever and I have to take advil for the pain. I went to the ent today, saw his PA and he said it was just allergies, and prescribed Flonase and Claritin. I have never had nose pain with allergies before and am a little worried about infection. What do you think? Thanks, Rick
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Hi Rick
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The soreness in the nose could be either due to dryness of the nasal mucosa following extensive surgery or some associated infection.
You can try taking a course of broad spectrum antibiotics, short course of oral steroids, continue with saline nasal spray and use saline nasal ointment to prevent dryness.
These above measures can make you feel better.
Wish u good health.
Regards
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum
The soreness in the nose could be either due to dryness of the nasal mucosa following extensive surgery or some associated infection.
You can try taking a course of broad spectrum antibiotics, short course of oral steroids, continue with saline nasal spray and use saline nasal ointment to prevent dryness.
These above measures can make you feel better.
Wish u good health.
Regards
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