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Lingering post nasal drip/white after cold for 2 months used antibiotics decongestant saline rinse antihistamine just began steroid spray yet persists?
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Partially treated: Your situation is by no means unusual Testing for a more definitive diagnosis may be worthwhile. it is not uncommon for a sinus infection to require a longer course or a different antibiotic. Sometimes oral steroids are necessary
Answered 12/20/2015
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