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A member asked:

Many things to help post nasal drip, like steam inhalation, manuka honey and increased water make my throat mucus worse. why would this happen?

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Increasing fluids: Any time you increase fluids (steam,honey,water) you may make more mucus. You might try an antihistamine or inhaled steroid for your postnasal drip. These should not cause more mucus.

Dr Rothstein agreed

Answered 8/14/2014

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