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Is it possible to have a stitch come out of your nose a day after a septoplasty? Should I be concerned? (photo)

May 4, 2018
Asked By:bazneta31 in Illinois, IL

After applying my second sailing solution for the day (I was instructed to do this three times a day) I noticed that this string came out of my left nostril.

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