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Can Sudafed And Afrin Be Used For Post Nasal Drip?
Question: Is sudafed appropriate for post nasal drip at end of a sinus affection. Nasal passages are dry
Clarification. Augmentin. And Afrin nose drops
Clarification. Augmentin. And Afrin nose drops
Brief Answer:
sudafed or Afrin is enough
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for query here.
I do not think you need both Sudafed and Afrin together. Both does the same work by different actions.
When you say the passages are already dry you should restrict to one of them and not both.
If you are still having post nasal drip you can continue one of them. Besides I recommend steam inhalations to moisten the passages a bit as too much drying can lead to bleeding.
Hope this answers. If you have any specific concern please let me know.
sudafed or Afrin is enough
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for query here.
I do not think you need both Sudafed and Afrin together. Both does the same work by different actions.
When you say the passages are already dry you should restrict to one of them and not both.
If you are still having post nasal drip you can continue one of them. Besides I recommend steam inhalations to moisten the passages a bit as too much drying can lead to bleeding.
Hope this answers. If you have any specific concern please let me know.
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