Table of Contents
- Overview
- Risks
- Recovery
- Prevention
Nasal septum repair
Expectations after surgery
After surgery, both sides of the nose may be tightly packed (stuffed with cotton materials) to avoid nose bleeds. The material is usually removed 24 to 36 hours after surgery.
Convalescence
To help the healing, it is recommended that you avoid blowing your nose or holding your breath and tightening your muscles while bearing down for a bowel movement for a few days after surgery. Ice packs on the nose may help relieve pain.
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Review Date: 08/03/2006
Reviewed By: Alden J. Pearl, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of
Otolaryngology, State University of New York Health Science Center
atBrooklyn, Brooklyn, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
