POST OPERATIVE SINUS PROBLEM

[smithsinus]

My grandfather has just had nasal surgery and the doctor sugested him to commence on Flo Saline Nasal Spray. Can anyone please give any advices on how important this spary is to his recovery and what will be the likely consequences for not using this spray after the surgery.

[tan_md]

What are contents of the saline nasal spray? If it is only normal saline, it is mainly for moisturising purpose to prevent dryness and cracking of the nasal mucosa.

[smithsinus]

The product is call Flo sinus plus. Its contains the following ingredient;

Calcium chloride; Magnesium chloride hexahydrate; Potassium chloride; Sodium bicarbonate; Sodium chloride

[tan_md]

it is mainly to relieve nasal congestion and for moisturising. Good to continue but I don't think it will cause any harm if you miss one of two doses.

Take care.

[amanda]

One of the rationale why normal saline is used to spray during post operative stage, is preventing the surgical site from forming visible surgical scars.  In a hospital setting it is usually used to flush wounds.