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Had septoplasty/turbinectomy to clear stuffy nose. still producing clear mucus/stuffy feeling. no allergies & oral antihistamines not effective. ideas?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Nose: hard to answer without a complete exam to look at the anatomy. Rule out nasal polyps, sinus issues etc

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/12/2015

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A member asked:

Had septoplasty/turbinectomy to clear stuffy nose. still producing clear mucus/stuffy feeling. no allergies & oral antihistamines not effective. ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Rothstein answered

Dr A Freisleben-Cook and another doctor agreed

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