sinus /polyp operation

[bluetoon]

hi just had a sinus operation although i have no pain in my nose. my throat is very dry and feels raw is this normal after such an op. and is there anything i can do to alleviate the discomfort. i am taking paracetamol

[Sqad]

If your operation was within the last 3or 4 days, then the "sore throat" could well be due to damage (not serious) to the back of the throat due to the endotracheal tube which is used to keep you asleep during the operation.It passes through your nose, into the back of your throat and into your windpipe.

No big deal, it will settle in 3or4 days with the Paracetamol that you are taking.

[Sqad]

In your case, the tube would have been passed through your mouth, not your nose, but the rest of the way would have been the same.

[bluetoon]

thanks squad. the op was on thursday and thanks for the explanation. i shall keep taking the paracetamol

[tamirra]

Hi bluetoon, i has a ct scan today on my sinus as my right sinus is totally blocked, ive had a very ba smell up my nose since may and the hosp are not sure why, with your polyps did you get a bad smell too??

[bluetoon]

hi tamirra. i have not been able to smell anything for about 18months. so cannot really answer your question/ my scan showed bad blockage and polyps. had the op thurs but as yet i still cant smell anything. hope all goes well for you and you get to find the source of your problem.maybe sqad can give you further advice as he gives a lot of help to people on answerbank