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If my runny nose returned weeks later & i'm on omeprazole 40 mg 1x/day, does it mean my acid reflux caused it?

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

No: Reflux disease is not normally a cause of rhinitis. An allergy would be most likely or cold.

Answered 12/27/2014

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A member asked:

If my runny nose returned weeks later & i'm on omeprazole 40 mg 1x/day, does it mean my acid reflux caused it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

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