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Thick mucus, sinus pressure and sinus headaches everyday for several months. no medication works. the only thing that thins the mucus and relieves the pain is drinking a ton of water. if i drink anything other than water, the mucus thickens again?
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Highly likely you have a chronic sinusitis, and this should be addressed by an otolaryngologist. Temporarily, a Neti pot rinse might help, as might exposure to steam. Guaifenesin OTC might also assist thickness, but more aggressive intervention appears necessary.
Answered 5/21/2021
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