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Chronic post nasal drip=can't sleep even on incline! rare eustachian draining. manage reflux, no allergies. afrin works but anything better long term?
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Yes: Afrin should not be used daily for more than a few days else you end up getting more severe nasal symptom.Assuming that you have already been worked up by a board-certified allergist , your next bet would be an ENT doctor. There are many nasal medications other than afrin to control your symptoms once the cause is known.
Answered 10/23/2017
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