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In february 2021 i had mouth surgery. i in late may of 2021, i had sinus surgery. ever since, if i drink something to think, it's hard to swallow. then i begin coughing a lot. is it because my sinuses are draining a lot of discharge into my mouth?

Q: in february 2021 i had mouth surgery. i in late may of 2021, i had sinus surgery. ever since, if i drink something to think, it's hard to swallow. then i begin coughing a lot. is it because my sinuses are draining a lot of discharge into my mouth?

: A swallowing evaluation with a speech pathologist and/ or ENT is recommended after discussing with your PCP.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

A swallowing evaluation with a speech pathologist and/ or ENT is recommended after discussing with your PCP.

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Answered 6/7/2021

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A member asked:

In february 2021 i had mouth surgery. i in late may of 2021, i had sinus surgery. ever since, if i drink something to think, it's hard to swallow. then i begin coughing a lot. is it because my sinuses are draining a lot of discharge into my mouth?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

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