{"id":4119,"date":"2023-04-06T14:29:18","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T18:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.fm1.dev\/?p=4119"},"modified":"2023-04-06T14:29:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T18:29:20","slug":"what-to-know-about-recovering-from-sinus-surgery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/what-to-know-about-recovering-from-sinus-surgery\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know About Recovering from Sinus Surgery"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you suffer from chronic sinus infections, your ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician may recommend sinus surgery to provide relief. Fortunately, according to one <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31207172\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">study<\/a>, \u201cOver 75% of patients reported clinically significant long-term [quality of life] and [health utility values] improvement\u201d after undergoing endoscopic <a href=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/allergist\/sinus-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sinus surgery<\/a>. That said, you do need to care for yourself properly after surgery to yield the best outcomes. We review what to know about recovering from sinus surgery below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nose-spray-sinus-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Woman with Sinusitis Problems is Feeling Displeased and Blowing Nose in Napkin During a Walk in City Park During a Summer Day.\" class=\"wp-image-4122\" width=\"348\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nose-spray-sinus-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nose-spray-sinus-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nose-spray-sinus-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/nose-spray-sinus-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to know what to expect in terms of what\u2019s normal after your sinus surgery. Some things you can expect are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bleeding. <\/strong>Expect some <a href=\"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/ent\/nosebleeds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bloody discharge from the nose<\/a>, particularly when you irrigate the sinuses. Avoid blowing your nose to get the blood out. Instead, tilt your head back slightly, breathe through your nose gently and dab any blood away with a tissue. If this doesn\u2019t work, try an oxymetazoline nasal spray. If this doesn\u2019t work either, call your doctor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pain.<\/strong> It\u2019s also normal to experience some pain for the first several days after your surgery. It will probably feel like a dull ache, which should be manageable with over-the-counter acetaminophen. Don\u2019t use aspirin or NSAIDs. Your doctor may prescribe something stronger if this doesn\u2019t help.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fatigue.<\/strong> You can expect to feel fatigued for about a week post-surgery. Plan to take this time off of work rather than trying to fight through it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nasal congestion\/discharge.<\/strong> This is normal for a few weeks after surgery. Expect your breathing to return to normal within two to three weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Your Medications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your physician will probably send you home with some prescriptions that you can pick up at Central Avenue Pharmacy on Central Avenue. Be sure to take them as directed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attend Follow-Up Visits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plan to return to your physician several times after your surgery for follow-up visits. This is to ensure you\u2019re healing well and to clean out the nose and sinuses to prevent infection and relieve discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re recovering from surgery, you should avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lying flat on your back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bending over<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifting heavy objects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swimming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other strenuous activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eating hot or spicy foods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blowing your nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packing your nose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sneezing with a closed mouth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about recovering from sinus surgery or to schedule an appointment with a sinus expert, call Albany ENT &#038; Allergy Services today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[related-posts]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you suffer from chronic sinus infections, your ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician may recommend sinus surgery to provide relief. Fortunately, according to one study, \u201cOver 75% of patients reported clinically significant long-term [quality of life] and [health utility values] improvement\u201d after undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery. 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