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Sinus drainage cause white stinky things to form in your throat, is this normal?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No. Sounds like a sinus problem. See ENT doc for advice.

Answered 5/23/2021

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