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I've had post nasal drip symptoms for about a week. when i lie down i cough. what can i do to treat this at home? i use flonase can this hurt or help?

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Dr. Todd Sontag answered

Allergies: You can use flonase- you may want to also add an antihistamine like zyrtec, allegra, claritin (loratadine). These are all otc.

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Answered 7/10/2016

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A member asked:

I've had post nasal drip symptoms for about a week. when i lie down i cough. what can i do to treat this at home? i use flonase can this hurt or help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Todd Sontag answered

Dr Pappas agreed

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