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Persistent green/yellow, malodorous, waxy mucus with intermittent sinus pain. possible infection? effective home care method? chlorhexidine solution?
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Sinusitis: Sounds like an antibiotic may be necessary. Try using sterile saline nasal irrigations twice daily and get plenty of sleep to enhance your immune function.
Answered 5/30/2016
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Xylitol: Xylitol is a natural sugar and breaks up biofilm in the body. That's where germs mulitply. It is found in a nasal spray called xlear (pronounced "clear") and in chewing gum called spry. Pleasant tasting too! See doc for diagnosis first.
Answered 5/30/2016
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