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If a covid test goes straight up your nose instead of towards the nasopharynx is it dangerous?
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COVID 19 testing: If a swab was pushed forcefully against any structure while doing a posterior nasopharyngeal COVID 19 test, it could cause injury. There are also anterior swabs that are done.
Answered 12/15/2020
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