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Very bad sinusitis and post nasal drip. coughing up phlegm. how do i stop nasal drip? also heartburn?
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Post nasal drip : If this has been there for more than 10 days or you have a temperature greater than 100.4 F then an antibiotic may be helpful. I find that flonase works well. Heartburn needs more details to manage it properly. In general, stop eating 3 hours before going to bed, stop chocolate, mints, lose excess belly fat, stop NSAIDS, alcohol, smoking and raise the head of the bed at the legs by 4-5 inches.
Answered 6/17/2019
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