Sinus Surgery


  1. No heavy lifting >20lbs or heavy exercise for 7 days

  2. Follow-up in clinic at SHC in 1 week. You will under go regular visits to help clean out the sinus cavities and optimize your healing.

  3. You will be given prescription for Codeine (or equivalent). This can be taken on an as needed basis for pain not controlled by regular acetaminophen and ibuprofen

  4. You can take 1000mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and 400mg of ibuprofen (Advil) every 6 hours unless otherwise directed.

  5. Begin sinus rinsing with a Neil Med Sinus rinse or equivalent sinus squeeze bottle the morning following your operation, four times a day. Continue your pulmicort rinses as directed.

  6. See Epistaxis information to manage a nosebleed. If bleeding continues despite these recommendations, call the clinic (during normal business hours) or proceed to the emergency department in order to receive treatment.