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Can smoking cause post nasal drip?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Yes: May increase inflammation of upper airways such as nose and sinuses. And that inflammation may cause postnasal drip.

Answered 2/3/2019

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