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A member asked:
I have this chronic throat clearing problem for a little over a year now. it started after a bad cold, and won't go away. please give advice.
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Post nasal drip: It sounds like either sinusitis or an allergy problem. I recommend you see an ENT specialist as a start. Try a decongestant nasal spray in the interim.
Answered 3/14/2015
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