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8 months of thick clear mucus plugged at back of nose, throat clearing, no nasal discharge. tried everything and only pseudoephedrine works! but why?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Nasal congestion: If only pseudoephedrine worked, nasal congestion is the problem. I don't know what you meant by having tried everything (nasal steroid/nasal antihistamine, LTM). Perhaps it is time to consult an allergist.

Answered 9/13/2016

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