what are nasal stents used for

Nasal stents are medical devices that are used to improve nasal breathing and prevent the formation of scar tissue post-surgery. They work by keeping the nostrils open while they heal, so that the patient can breathe easily. Nasal stents are often used after surgery to correct nasal or sinus disorders, such as chronic sinusitis. They can also be recommended after a lip adhesion, a lip/nose repair or both. The Propel sinus stent is a common type of nasal stent that helps to keep sinuses open, deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly to the healing tissues, and then dissolve.