Global Journal of Medical Research, J: Dentistry and Otolaryngology, Volume 23 Issue 1

Table 1: Instructions to the patient post-treatment The patient should be informed that on the first night after surgery, the head should be elevated with the help of pillows. The patient should be advised to take a liquid diet for 2 days and then, a soft diet for 2 weeks. The patient should be updated about some nasal bleeding that might occur during the first day after the procedure. Medications to be prescribed to the patient – • Augmentin 625 mg BID for 10 days; • A combination drug of aceclofenac, paracetamol and serratiopeptidase QID for 3 days; • Otrivin nasal spray for 7 days; • Chlorhexidine mouthrise 30 mL BID for 14 days The patient should be counseled to avoid • chewing from the treated site, • nose propelling movements for 2-3 weeks, • tobacco smoking, cigar smoking, etc. • gusting of balloon, or any other similar activity, • drinking using a straw, • flying in pressured aircraft or scuba diving, • drinking beverages with effervescence (minimum 3 days), • the heavy lifting of weights, and • playing musical instruments that require blowing. Actions that produce negative pressure must be avoided throughout the first week after surgery. They should be directed to sneeze with the mouth open so that the pressure is not exerted within the sinus. The patient should be made aware that some bruising, and facial swelling might be expected underneath the eye. For its resolution, the patient should apply cold packs over the surgical site extraorally for an on and off way (of 10 minutes each). 47 Year Global Journal of Medical Research Volume XXIII Issue I Version I ( D ) 2023 J © 2023 Global Journals Lateral Approach Sinus (LAS) and Crestal Approach Sinus (CAS): The Unravelled Paraphernalia for Maxillary Sinus Membrane Advancement