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The very back of my nasal passage, where it connects to the back of the throat, is very dry. its painful to swallow. how do i get rid of this?
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Humidification: I'd put a nice simple vaporizer in the room you sleep in for a few days. You should feel better.
Answered 5/15/2014
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Dry nasal passages: Try humidifying the air, nasal saline sprays can be very useful. Steam from warm shower can help.
Answered 11/2/2016
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