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It's been 6 days after neck lift and lower face lift - sore throat from breathing tube?

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Holly4518May 30, 2016

The left side of my throat is very sore along with left ear ache. I had dried blood back of my throat. Doctor said I had a breathing tube down my nose. Is this the cause of soreness? How long does this last?

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