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A 28-year-old male asked:

Ive had a post nasal drip for almost a year. i often cough up yellow phlegm in the mornings. drinks like coffee make it a lot worse. ive never had any issues with chronic allergies or chronic sinusitis. ?

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Dr. Alan Menteranswered

Dermatology 57 years experience

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