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8 weeks post sinus and deviated septum surgery. Just started having a lot of drainage down throat. Is this normal?

Jennypenny19Aug 21, 2018

Nose is clear as can be, haven’t had to blow since surgery. Been coughing up phlegm (hard boogers).

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