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OSA after septo/rhinoplasty

2023-03-29 08:47:42
I underwent surgery for deviated septum 3 days back. Surgery went fine and there is minimal blood / pain. However when sleeping on my back i often wakeup in the night trying to take a breathe and it is happening multiple times.(obstructive sleep apnea). Can i do anything to fix this? TIA.
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Some congestion will be there for a few weeks after surgery. U can wait for sometime. Try fluticone ox nasal spray.

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Good afternoon Post surgery possibility of nasal secretions causing nasal obstruction Kindly do nasal douching Follow up with the operated surgeon Take care steam inhalation

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Happens sometimes post surgery Might need nasal cleaning by ur ent
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Kidnoy consult your surgeon

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Contact your surgeon for any help.

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Please go back to your operating surgeon. The doctor will need to reassess your upper airways.

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DECONGESTANT NASAL DROP LATERAL POSITION SLEEP

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Put nasal decongestant drops xylometazoline 2 drops thrice daily bilateral nostril. Apply Anti Snore nose clip available on Amazon for a few days. Get a thorough oropharynx checkup. If this all doesn’t work go for Drug induced sleep endoscopy

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