For the first two (2) weeks after surgery:

The Do's

• Sleep with your head up using 3 to 4 pillows.
• Avoid all products containing aspirin or ibuprofen.

The Do Not's

• Do not blow your nose. Sniff up and spit out if necessary
• Do not use your nose to sneeze. Open your mouth and sneeze.
• Do not do extreme exercise or exertion.
• Do not bend over for long periods of time.
• Do not drink alcohol.
• Do not eat or drink very hot foods and/or beverages.

Irrigation:

Make sure to follow these steps in the order specified.

1. Irrigate your nasal passages with a saline solution with a bulb syringe 3 - 4 times a day. (Saline solution can be made by mixing 2 - 3 teaspoons of salt in a quart of water).
2. After 10 minutes use 2 - 3 squirts of saline antibiotic nasal spray (as prescribed) in each nostril 3 to 4 times a day.
3. Use one squirt of Polysporin® nasal ointment in each nostril after completing step 2.

Medications:

1. Be sure to take your antibiotics as prescribed.
2. Take your pain medication as necessary. (Usually NO more than 3 to 4 times a day.)

Note: Some bloody oozing from the nose is not unusual. This will get less each day. Any loss of smell or taste should return in a few weeks.