Sterimar vs Saline Sprays in Nasal Surgical Aftercare - a Blinded, Randomised Trial

Patients undergoing nasal surgery commonly experience a variety of symptoms in the post-operative period including blockage, running, pain, bleeding and reduction in sense of smell. A variety of preparations are currently recommended for symptomatic relief in the post operative period. These include saline irrigations and sniffs, steam inhalations, decongestants and steroid drops. There is currently no level 1 evidence in literature to support the use of any particular preparation over others in nasal surgical aftercare. We propose to conduct a single blinded, randomised trial comparing saline sprays vs Sterimar, a commercially available aerosolised isotone saline solution, comparing patients' symptom scores following septal surgery. The trial will help to establish efficacy and symptom control and advantages of one solution and delivery device over the other.