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2023-03-17 06:31:41
Its been 20 days of my septoolasttyand adenoidectomy , my question is when can i wash my face completely , i am afraid cause theres a chance that water might enter the nose and bacteria may go inside nose, and as the doctor advises not to put finger inside nose , so afyer how many daya can i put my finger inside cause there are dirts which i feel like removing using my hand. and any othet advices?
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You can put normal saline 8-10 drops 2 hourly to soften and loosen the dried crust. It should be removed under supervision of a ENT specialist. You can gently wash your face and hair also. Water generally does not go inside nose in normal bathing.

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U can do activities and visit ent for nose cleaning

Answered2023-03-22 15:25:55

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Good evening U can wash face and can continue your routine daily activities Avoid nose picking
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Kindly use nasal spray prescribed by the surgeon

Answered2023-03-17 15:58:56

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You can wash your face and shower normally as before
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visit your operating surgeon for follow up cleaning

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U can wash face .. but crust should be removed by any consultant

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No nose picking Kindly visit the operating surgeon for removal of the crusts . Kindly dont use any fingers. U can have a face wash after 5 days

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