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Constant hoarking thick mucus from nasopharynx area, asthma getting worse, coughing phlegm which i presume is from post nasal drip, blowing nose a lot. taking albuterol twice daily and claritin. should i get a steroid inhaler too?

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Dr. Michael Perez answered

Add a nasal spray: a steroid nasal spray (ex fluticasone ) can help a lot twice a day in both nostrils

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/13/2017

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A member asked:

Constant hoarking thick mucus from nasopharynx area, asthma getting worse, coughing phlegm which i presume is from post nasal drip, blowing nose a lot. taking albuterol twice daily and claritin. should i get a steroid inhaler too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Perez answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

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