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Have clear/watery drainage from alternating nostrils when lean over. tastes salty. 2 tests show no csf. so what is the drainage from?
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Your nose: Nose has mucus membrane that can generate fluid, if inflamed or irritated. It would be prudent to consult an ENT specialist.
Answered 5/13/2017
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