- male
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I had septoplasty and turbinate reduction surgery four days ago and I'm not sure what foods are best for healing right now. What kind of diet should I follow to recover faster and avoid any complications? Are there specific foods that help with swelling or that I should stay away from?
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