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OSA after septo/rhinoplasty
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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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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Dr. Varunkumar J
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Puducherry
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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Dr. Hiral Shah
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
4 yrs exp
Vadodara
Happens sometimes post surgery
Might need nasal cleaning by ur ent
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Kidnoy consult your surgeon
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Dr. Geetmoni Deka Pathak
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
24 yrs exp
Guwahati
Contact your surgeon for any help.
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please go back to your operating surgeon. The doctor will need to reassess your upper airways.
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Dr. Anuraj CP
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Malappuram
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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Dr. Baisali Sarkar
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
11 yrs exp
Kolkata
DECONGESTANT NASAL DROP
LATERAL POSITION SLEEP
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