Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for severe bleeding with faintness or weakness, serious difficulty breathing, collapse, or another life-threatening reaction.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek urgent same-day medical advice for:
Bleeding that continues despite following your discharge instructions
Increasing pain, swelling, redness, or foul-smelling discharge
Fever with worsening nasal symptoms
A rapidly increasing blockage or swelling inside the nose
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine advice, contact your surgical team if congestion is not gradually improving, pain remains difficult to manage, a splint moves, or you have questions about cleaning your nose or returning to activity.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Septoplasty. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.