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Suction when swallowing in nose after septoplasty

July 12, 2015
Asked By:AlexJC in Toronto, ON

Hello, I had septoplasty on July 9th, and for the past few days when I swallow it feels and sounds like I am blowing my nose. I'm worried that this will somehow cause some complications.

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July 14, 2015

Answer: Early post-op septoplasty

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