Patient guides

After ENT surgery: general recovery advice

Recovery depends on the type of operation. Always follow the written instructions from your own surgeon; this sheet only gives general advice and warning signs.

General recovery

  • Rest, and increase your activity gradually as advised
  • Take pain relief and any other medicines exactly as prescribed
  • Drink plenty of fluids unless you have been told otherwise
  • Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for as long as you are advised
  • Attend your follow-up appointment

After nose or sinus surgery (if advised)

  • Avoid blowing your nose until you are told it is safe
  • Sneeze with your mouth open
  • Use saline rinses or sprays only as instructed

Contact your doctor promptly if you have

  • A fever, or pain that is getting worse instead of better
  • Increasing swelling, redness, or discharge with a bad smell
  • Difficulty drinking, or signs of dehydration (very little urine, dizziness)

Seek emergency care immediately if you have

  • Bleeding from the mouth or nose that does not stop
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Vomiting or coughing up blood

General guidance only. Always follow the instructions given by your own doctor and care team.

Dr. Ali Alakbar Samahaد. علي الأكبر سماحةД-р Али Алакбар Самаха

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