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How do i stop post nasal drip from filling my chest and lungs with mucus every night? every morning i have to hack up mucus.

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Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Rhinitis: You have rhinitis, you can try inhaler with corticosteroids daily and Vicks steam inhalation everynight.

Answered 5/16/2019

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A member asked:

How do i stop post nasal drip from filling my chest and lungs with mucus every night? every morning i have to hack up mucus.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sunil Mehra answered

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