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I Have Fluid And Food Entering My Nasal Cavity When

Posted on Sat, 7 Mar 2020

Question: I have fluid and food entering my nasal cavity when I eat or drink. vpi i believe is there a procedure I belive Hyaluronic acid can be injected to bulk the area up?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. Welcome for the healthcare service. There are surgery which help in c

Detailed Answer:
Hii. Welcome for the healthcare service.
There are surgery which help in closure of the palate to prevent regurgitation. This is known as palatoplasty: latetal and circumferential. It helps in proper apposition of the nasopharynx during swallowing liquids. Hyaluronic acid can also be injected to the soft palate to make it thick so that it can be properly closed during swallowing. You can consult an ent surgeon who is expert in osa surgery and in palatoplasty. Please review if you have any queries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (8 hours later)

do you perform such procedures
if not do you know a good surgeon who can perform such procedures?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rajat Basak (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hii. You can visit few osa surgeons in XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Where are you based?

Detailed Answer:
Hii. You can visit few osa surgeons in XXXXXXX XXXXXXX Where are you based?

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj