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Is it true that milk causes more phlegm. what foods should be avoided by people with post nasal drip, ? what food is recommended? is chocolate bad here

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Dr. Paul Williams answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Milk and phlegm: It is an old wive's tale. Someone with post nasal drip can eat whatever they like - eating certain foods won't help or hurt nasal congestion or a runny nose though warm fluids ie soup, tea etc will have a soothing effect. Chocolate isn't bad either.

Answered 8/3/2020

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