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Are post nasal drip and acid reflux related ? thanks.

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They can be: Acid reflux can sometimes come up all the way to your sinuses (while lying flat/sleeping). This can cause inflammation of the sinus lining and potentially post nasal drip.

Answered 9/18/2013

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