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Hi drs..... can i use "advil drug" to reduce the mucous in my nose that result from flu ? is it effective or not ?
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Nasal Mucous: Advil or other anti-inflammatories will most likely do nothing to decrease the nasal mucous you are producing when you are ill. The most common and effective approach is with the prescription steroid nasal sprays such as flonase.
Answered 11/27/2013
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