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Sinus precautions after surgery
If your surgery involved the sinus or had a risk of creating a passage into the sinus, you may be requested to use sinus precautions. This page lists what they include.
Please note
Only for patients specifically told to adhere to sinus precautions.
If Dr Tuckett hasn't asked you to follow them, this page doesn't apply to you.
Sinus precautions include
What to avoid, and what to do
These include:
Each item below comes from Dr Tuckett's own sinus precautions list.
Avoid
Please don't
- No blowing your nose for 1 week.
- Avoiding flying for one week.
- Avoid scuba diving.
- Avoid drinking through a straw.
- Avoid CPAP machines: If you use a CPAP machine please discuss with Dr Tuckett.
Do
What you can do
- You may wipe your nose but do not forcefully blow it.
- If you are prescribed a nasal spray, ONLY USE FOR 3 DAYS as directed.
- You may or may not be prescribed antibiotics to use as directed.
- Discuss CPAP use with Dr Tuckett, if you use a CPAP machine.
Further concerns or questions
When to call
If you have any unusual symptoms or you are concerned, please contact the rooms for instructions.
About this page. This is general information, not medical advice. It applies only if you've been specifically told to follow sinus precautions. If you have unusual symptoms or you're concerned, contact the rooms for instructions.
For dentists and GPs
Referring a patient to Dr Tuckett? Send it the way that suits your practice.
- Online referral form
- Fax
- PDF referral
Questions
Sinus precaution questions
Who needs to follow sinus precautions?
Only patients who have been specifically told to. If your surgery involved the sinus or had a risk of creating a passage into the sinus, you may be requested to use sinus precautions.
Can I blow my nose?
Not for 1 week. You may wipe your nose, but don't forcefully blow it.
Can I fly after my surgery?
If you've been asked to use sinus precautions, avoid flying for one week.
I use a CPAP machine. What should I do?
Sinus precautions include avoiding CPAP machines. If you use a CPAP machine, please discuss it with Dr Tuckett.
How long do I use a nasal spray for?
If you're prescribed a nasal spray, only use it for 3 days, as directed.
Who do I call if I'm concerned?
If you have any unusual symptoms or you're concerned, contact the rooms for instructions. During business hours call the rooms with any questions on (07) 3063 7675. If it's after hours, call 13 HEALTH.
Book a consultation
Call the rooms on (07) 3063 7675, or send an enquiry and the team will come back to you.
