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  • female
  • 50 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I was in the ICU with pneumonia a while back, and the doctor told me to stop using straws. Its been over five months since then, and I'm wondering if it's okay to start using them again. What do you think?

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Dr. Dr Ranjith Darla

Dr Ranjith Darla

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  • MBBS
  • 3+ Yrs
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