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A member asked:

I thought water helps post nasal drip, but it makes my throat mucus thicker and worse in general..!

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: Unless you are dehydrated, drinking more water would not help your post-nasal drips. If you have hay fever, you need to see your doctor. There are also other conditions which cause a sensation of mucus getting stuck at throat as well.

Answered 3/24/2014

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