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This am had a lot of thick, post nasal drip in back of throat. when i spat it out it looked like huge blood clots. what is going on? sinus infection?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Possible: rinse your nasal cavity with saline, several times to help clean the nasal passages and hopefully clear the sinuses openings draining into the nasal cavity, then see your doctor / ENT soon for possible need for Rx medications, best wishes

Answered 12/11/2017

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A member asked:

This am had a lot of thick, post nasal drip in back of throat. when i spat it out it looked like huge blood clots. what is going on? sinus infection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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