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Sinus surgery 1 month ago. now have dry throat, even after drinking water. hard to swallow, and feels like throat sticks closed when i do. what is it?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Better see ur doctor: In the interim, keep using saline nasal wash and salt water gargles, take care

Dr Chiu and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/12/2016

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