Inferior Turbinectomy Post-Operative Care Tips •
There might be nose packs in your nose after the procedure. Please do not remove them. Your doctor will remove them for you during the review.
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As your nose is packed, please breathe through your mouth until the packs are removed.
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There may be mild nose bleed (epistaxis) after the procedure. Usually it will stop spontaneously. However, if active bleeding continues, please seek medical advice.
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Please take the painkillers and antibiotics as prescribed.
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Please take soft diet and avoid hot diet for the first few days after the procedure. Gradually progress to your normal diet as you feel better.
Helpline For advice related to your procedure, you may contact our mainline at 6555 8000 for assistance during office hours. In case of any emergency after office hours, please proceed to the Emergency Department.
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Yishun Health is a network of medical institutions and health facilities in the north of Singapore, under the National Healthcare Group. Admiralty Medical Centre • (65) 6807 8000 • www.admiraltymedicalcentre.com.sg Khoo Teck Puat Hospital • (65) 6555 8000 • www.ktph.com.sg Yishun Community Hospital • (65) 6807 8800 • www.yishuncommunityhospital.com.sg The information is correct at the time of printing and subject to revision without further notice.
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