Instructions for Homecare Following Sinus Opening

• Avoid blowing your nose, you may experience slight nasal oozing this is normal,
  
• When you rinse your mouth you may feel some fluid come out of your nose.
  
• NO SMOKING: this will decay the closure.
  
• Most small sinus perforations will close all by them self.
  
• Take the antibiotics as prescribed, if nasal spray and decongestions were prescribed use as directed.
  
• Avoid the use of a straw; if you need to sneeze do this with out trying to keep your mouth closed.
  
• Return for follow-up as suggested.