[Margaret Pilkington]

Rob, you can expect your nose to feel totally blocked for up to three weeks.
This is because the mucous membrane inside your nose is swollen.....the salt water you are using is to help prevent bacteria from growing and to keep everything moist.
You should have been given a leaflet about how to sneeze(with your mouth fully open.....still very painful however you do it).
You should be taking pain relief on a regular basis and your GP can prescribe for you if you have run out.

Steam inhalations might be helpful too.
The salt water and Bicarb mouth rinses should make your mouth less sore and you could also add a soluble aspirin to this mix.....gargle with it if you can....But spit it out....don't swallow it.
Aspirin is an anti inflammatory so it should help to take the soreness out.
If none of these self help measures are effective ring the ward where you had your op and ask for their advice.

I hope things look up for you soon.