After Removal of Bilateral External Nasal Splint (POP) and Internal Nasal Splint
Advice for patients
- Do not engage in strenuous activity
- Avoid hot food and drink
- Avoid going to a crowded area
- Do not blow or rub your nose hard
- Check if patient has been prescribed for saline solution for nasal douches. if yes advice patient to continue , If no ask doctor to prescribe the saline solution for patient to use
- If you experience a nose bleed, sit upright, pinch your nose to apply pressure and put ice pack to the bridge of nostrils
- If bleeding does not stop then report to A&E
- Look for signs of infection (e.g. offensive nasal discharge). Report to A&E for treatment
If you experience any difficulty, please contact:
Ear nose & throat clinic
Outpatient 5, 1st Floor
West Middlesex University Hospital
T: 020 8321 5628/020 8321 5904