For the next 4-6 weeks, you want to avoid any action that may cause a significant pressure changes in your sinus. These include:
- Do not forcefully blow your nose.
- Try not to sneeze. If you have to, sneeze with your mouth open.
- Do not use a straw.
- Do not spit.
- Do not smoke.
- Do not rinse vigorously. Gently salt water rinses may be used.
- Do not use your denture or partial denture.
- Do not engage in strenuous physical activity.
- Eat soft foods only and try to chew on the opposite side of your mouth.
