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Constant post nasal drip, occasional big mucus scab draining too, using nasobec aqueous for 9 months but no difference? (i was born with no adenoids)

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Post nasal drip: If you have a mucus scab thats draining, you may have an infection that needs to be taken care of. Try using salt water nasal flushs several times a day. Try taking antihistamines twice daily as well.

Answered 6/28/2013

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