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Where does the contents of sinus or sinus fluid drain if you have sinus infection?
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Nose or throat: Depending on your head position, it can run out of your nose or down the back of your throat (known as post nasal drip).
Answered 3/13/2020
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Into your nose: From there, you either swallow it or you blow it out of your nose.
Answered 1/22/2013
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