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Had a runny nose mix with mucus and tear drops dripping out of 1 nostril for about month now. had sinus surgery 8 months ago. could it be csf leak?

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Dr. Tiffanie Noonan
Dr. Tiffanie Noonananswered
Pediatrics 20 years experience
Seriously doubt it!: Your symptoms sound more like basic, run of the mill rhinorrhea - likely caused by allergies or viral illness. Let the ENT who did your surgery know your concerns and symptoms. They can examine you, help determine cause, and provide treatment to get you some relief.
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