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@wendymb

same issue here. i find there are two OTC meds that work, but are not the best to take because they're anticholinergics. But they WORK: benadryl at night and sudafed during day. i try not to take more than once a week to once a month (when i've about had it with my throat), so i don't know how helpful that will be for you since you need something daily.
Also, more naturally, you can add Alkalol (amazon sells it and others) to your netipot, and after nasal rinse, swish and gargle with the last bit of it. This was recommended at my last ENT visit. Also just gargling with ½ tsp salt in a glass of warm water is very soothing.
hope you find something that helps. if you do, please share.

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I have used Mucinex 1200 mg with Benadryl 25mg. Alone the Mucinex did not help much but it did help with the Benadryl. I stopped them both when I found out the side effects: Benadryl: Alzheimer's & Dementia. The Mucinex: kidney stones! Way too risky!
I had an appointment with another ENT Dr. for a second opinion. He recommended "Ipratropium Bromide" Nasal solution. I have been using it over a week without success. I will use it for a month and then go back to see the end of September.