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Post nasal drip, use nasal spray every day & night, sinus rinse once a week, and take mucinex (guaifenesin). drink eight cups of water and nothings helping. help!

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Dr. Michael Zacharisen answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Seek evaluation: Chronic post nasal drip can be a sign of allergies or even chronic sinus disease. A thorough evaluation by an allergist or ENT could be very useful in identifying the trigger, so specific treatment can be recommended.

Dr Sia agreed

Answered 7/13/2018

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