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I did concha removal from rt side and sinus surgery 2 week.doc used debrider to cut bone of rt side. still breathing problem rt side. time to heal?

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Dr. John McMahan answered

Specializes in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

Nasal surgery: It's far too early to expect a great airway due to the post-op swelling and scanning. Ask your surgeon for reassurance.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 1/10/2015

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