A nasal splint is a small medical device made of plastic or silicone used to retain the shape of the nose after nose surgeries like rhinoplasty. It is of two types, namely the internal and external nasal splints. Internal nasal splints are placed inside the nostrils secured with sutures, Whereas the external nasal splints are placed outside the nose attached with bandages or skin adhesives. The type of splint to be worn is suggested depending upon the type of nose surgery the patient underwent.
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Query: Hello doctor, I had exploratory nose surgery a few months ago. They went in to look for a foreign body and to test for autoimmune conditions. Everything was normal. No foreign body. No autoimmune problem. I am having a huge problem following the exploratory surgery. It seems the doctor put something... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I would like to know what all tests were done and what did the biopsy report say? Can you send me details of your surgery and a picture of your nose? If the surgery is done very aggressively it may lead to fibrosis la... Read Full »
I get whistling sound while breathing. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently had a graft on my nasal septum, due to a large ulceration on the left wall if it. Tissue was taken from one of my turbinates and stitched onto my septum. But, I know that I have a splint sutured into my nose. This is the problem. They whistle when I breathe and one of the stitc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With the details you have given, I understand a graft taken from nasal turbinate has been placed onto nasal septum to cover ulceration. Also post-operatively to prevent bleeding and to keep the graft over the desired area a splint has been placed. We usually retain s... Read Full »