Hi there, I hope this email still finds you since you posted your question a year ago. In your question you mention a dry area on the back of your tongue and palate, I wanted to know if this had gotten better. I had septoplasty surgery 3months ago and have a dry patch in the back of my throat and can't stand it. It bothers me when I sleep and even swallowing. I spoke with my ENT and he said it would go away, that it was because my throat wasn't use to direct air hitting it. Can you please tell me your recovery status?