Does glycerol have an effect on pain during nasal packing removal

What is it about?

Administration of glycerol is a cost-effective and easily performed method of analgesia for nasal packing removal in patients who undergo endoscopic sinus surgery or with epistaxis.

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Why is it important?

In this study, we administered glycerol into the nasal packs and found that removal of the packing was more tolerable. Patients may be more comfortable with the application of glycerol into Merocel packs. Furthermore, glycerol application is inexpensive, easy to perform, and a safe method.

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