Uvuloplalatopharyngoplasty

Post - operative instructions:

Stay reasonably quiet for five days.

Avoid vigorous coughing or clearing of the throat.

Objectionable odors from the mouth are to be expected. Mouth may be rinsed with warm
salt or soda solution. Avoid gargles.

Mild ear pain, especially at night or when swallowing, is common. Heat may be used for
ear pain. Expect more pain the 4th, 5th, or 6th days after surgery.

Diet as follows:

• Abundant water
  
• Liquids (milk, soft drinks, warm tea, broth, Kool pops, Ice Popsicles, etc.) and soft foods (ice cream, sherbert, cooked cereals, jello, pudding, custard, apple sauce mashed potatoes, milk, toast, etc.) for four or five days.
  
• Then gradually return to full diet adding meats and solid foods slowly.

• AVOID hot or highly seasoned foods and citrus fruit juices for several days.

Report the following:

• Persistent bleeding
  
• Moderate to high fever; 101 degrees or above.
  
• Bad cough, severe earache or any usual reaction.
  

Report to office for inspection of throat in ten days. Please make office appointment.

If septoplasty has been done, please make an appointment and return in 4 - 5 days for removal of splints.