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A member asked:
How do i deal wit post nasal drip or lot of mucus buildup in the throat when trying to sleep?its really bad & i have trouble sleepin..no dr til friday
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Post nasal drip: And no doctor till Friday, your best bet would be extensive saline nasal wash several times a day, OTC local decongestant for not more than 3 days, salt water gargles, pain killers as needed, goodluck,
Answered 10/23/2017
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