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How often do you need to use posterior nasal packing after sinus surgery and do you usually put it in with sedation or general anesthesia I've heard posterior nasal packing can be pretty uncomfortable so I'm curious how common it actually is after sinus procedures and what kind of anesthesia is typically used when placing it For patients getting sinus surgery how frequently does posterior nasal packing become necessary and is it always done under general anesthesia or can sedation work too Wondering about posterior nasal packing after sinus surgery - how often do you actually use it in practice and what's your preferred method for placing it sedation or general anesthesia How many of your sinus surgery patients end up needing posterior nasal packing and what's your go-to approach for anesthesia when placing it

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Posterior nasal packing after sinus surgery is not always necessary, but when it is, it's typically placed under general anesthesia, though sedation can be used in some cases, according to ENT specialists. The frequency of its use varies, but it's generally considered when bleeding from the posterior nasal cavity is difficult to control with other methods.

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