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Rhinocort after septoplasty and turbinate reduction?

James_smith014Sep 14, 2016
It has been 8 weeks since my surgery. My doctor said I still have nasal linning swelling and he thinks I do not need to use any steriods. However, I am getting impatient is it ok to use Rhinocort?

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