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Post nasal drip not letting me sleep, what can i do?

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Consider: You might consider an antihistamine or a visit to your physician for an evaluation.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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