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20 years
I had SMR operation 2 weeks ago because i always had a cold, and i still have a blocked nose (less than before), and still cant breath through my nose
Aug 18, 2014
2nd opinion

Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
(SMR) surgery is a procedure to shrink the blood vessels in the turbinates so that air in the nasal passages can flow freely.

Within two weeks after surgery, you might experience gradually subsiding nasal congestion. It takes approximately six to eight weeks to see the final results of the surgery so be patient .

You may having major improvements in your symptoms after surgery but this often takes some time , including a decrease in nasal congestion, nasal drainage headaches, and the need for decongestants and antihistamines. The majority of patients maintain the benefits of the surgery for many years.

After the operation finished ,removing a small piece of cartilage from inside the septum will straighten it out. This should help you to breathe through your nose more easily, and lessen problems with your sinuses and ears.

these are some tips to follow after operation :
-you can use an antiseptic cream, nose drops and steam inhalations. As the inside of the nose gradually opens up you will find that you can breathe more easily through the nose each day.
-If your nose runs you can wipe it, but do not blow your nose until two days after you get home, and then start off by blowing VERY GENTLY. To begin with, you will see blood staining in your handkerchief, most of this will be old blood from your operation, but there may be a little fresh bleeding as well. This is expected and you should not worry about it..

- Avoid hard physical exercise as this may make the nose bleed.
-Try and avoid smoky atmospheres for the first couple of weeks.
-If possible try and avoid catching a cold within your first week at home. If you do get a cold you should see your doctor for a course of antibiotics

- If you get a runny nose (especially if the fluid coming out is bloodstained, thick, yellow or green or smelly), a temperature or increasing pain in your nose, your face or your head, it most probably means that an infection is developing and you will need prompt medical attention. The infection is usually settled by taking antibiotics for a week or two.
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