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Hard to reach crusting 12 months after surgery, how can I remove it?

June 30, 2018
Asked By:septoplasty101 in Basildon, E4

I had septoplasty and FESS 12 months ago and one side of my nostril gets blocked with hard crust that I cannot remove, it hurts and causes pressure on my face. My ENT says there’s no issue. But I can’t dislodge the crust

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