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Medicine 2021-03-04 1 min read

COVID-19 nasal swab test may not be best for those who've had sinus surgery

Switching to other testing may be warranted for safety
Published 2021-03-04 · Original archive entry · Explore research explainers
SAN ANTONIO, March 4, 2021 -- People who have had major sinus surgery should consult their ENT doctor before undergoing COVID-19 swab testing, new research indicates.

Likewise, those performing swab testing should ask whether the patient has had extensive sinus or skull base surgery, said END
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