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My child is 13 years old she has always had post nasal drip. it really bothers her and she constantly gets a really bad cough. is there a cure for this?

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Dr. Boris Ripa answered

ENT consult.: Could be chronic sinusitis,allergy or some other problems.

Answered 10/21/2018

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