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This patient had the sensation of food sticking in the back of her nose when inadvertently coughing or sneezing whilst eating. Initially I was sceptical but when examining from below with the HD endoscope I could clearly see small adenoids that had deep fissures within, where I could easily see food trapping on occasion - see photo. The treatment would probably be a form of adenoidectomy under general anaesthetic.
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