After Sinus Surgery

Diet

• Resume regular diet.
• Avoid hot and spicy foods, as this may increase nasal blood flow and oozing
• Drink plenty of liquids
  

Activity

• DO NOT SMOKE this will negatively affect the outcome of your surgery.
• DO NOT blow your nose. Cough and sneeze with you mouth open if you need to do so.
• Avoid Straining, bending or lifting or vigorous exercise for 2 weeks
• Keep the head of your bed elevated to reduce swelling for the first 72 hours

General Instructions

• Bleeding from your nose will occur from time to time, do not become alarmed. Excessive bleeding or bleeding that does not subside after 15 minutes, you should call 330.923.0399.
• Change the drip pad under your nose as needed
• You may place ice packs on your nose to alleviate swelling and discomfort. DO NOT place ice packs directly on nose, wrap the pack in a cloth before application.
• Headache, nasal pain, and pressure are normal after surgery

Medications

• Resume your normal medications
• Take antibiotics prescribed
• Take pain medications as needed for pain
• DO NOT take aspirin or aspirin products. NO Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Ibuprofen for two weeks following surgery.
• DO NOT use any herbal medicines/diet pills for two weeks after surgery.
• Saline nasal spray can be purchased over the counter, and should be used 4 times daily to keep the nasal passageways moist.

Call the Office

• Fever greater than 100.4
• Excessive nasal bleeding.
• Sudden increase in pain
• Questions or concerns about your post-operative course