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I have finals in a week and i am feeling very sick with a sinus infection. i do not want antibiotics, would i be able to request a banana bag?
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Xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sugar and breaks up biofilm in the body. That's where germs mulitply. It is found in a nasal spray called xlear (pronounced "clear") and in chewing gum called spry. Pleasant tasting too!
Answered 10/23/2017
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