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Took an allergy skin prick test for 32 common allergens. all were negative except control. still have copious secretion in nose every day. what next?

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Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Sinusitis: Sinus infections are a common cause for excessive post-nasal drip. This diagnosis is commonly missed by physicians who mistakenly believe that clear nasal discharge is definitive proof of the absence of infection. A cat scan of the sinuses might be needed to detect a low grade chronic infection.

Dr Nguyen, md, faaaai agreed

Answered 10/25/2013

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