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I had a very acidic smoothie. it burned my throat. i used cough drops, tea & honey, and water to fix it. it seems to have caused a runny nose - i was fine before the drink, but now feel sick. help!
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Give it time: There can be a reaction to acid reflux where the nose will run in response to irritation of the back of the throat. The main problem is the reflux. Acidic liquids and large volume of meals can make this worse. Usually drinking some water and giving it time is best. The runny nose will get better and everything else will too. See your doctor about acid reflux if it continues to be a problem.
Answered 10/3/2013
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Runny nose: I do not think the runny nose is due to the acidic smoothie. You may want to try a decongestant, if you do not have high blood pressure. You can also irrigate out the nose and this should help you. Good luck! get plenty of rest.
Answered 10/6/2013
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