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Very thick sticky post nasal drip post cold. dark yellow to white. cant use decongestant because of arrhythmia. have been trying saline. not helping?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Duration?: If this has been present for more than 10 days, you likely have a bacterial sinusitis. Consult your doctor . In the meanwhile try saline irrigation.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/9/2018

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A member asked:

Very thick sticky post nasal drip post cold. dark yellow to white. cant use decongestant because of arrhythmia. have been trying saline. not helping?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

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