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Constant sinus drainage in throat make glands hurt or is it an infection?

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Dr. Robert Devin answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Sinus drainage: Sinus react to stimulus that cause the lining to release fluids in the attempt to clear them out. Concurrently throat pain indicates a wider area of stimulus to the body by an allergy, cold or virus. This needs evaluation by a md.

Answered 4/24/2015

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