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Uvula touches tounge when eating and its uncomfortable to eat not swallow as much ??also post nasal drip for weeks allergy meds do nothing

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

C an ENT specialist: for your both problems, start with your PCP and ask for referral, good luck

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 11/24/2017

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