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Anecdotal response by buffaloirish

I actually have a similar issue, although I haven't had Popov vodka since 1993, when I used to mix it with Country-Time Lemonade powder for young women who didn't like beer at dorm parties.

I have learned that I need to be much more deliberate when I drink. If it's sharing a bottle of wine (2.5 glasses or so), it's no problem. But if it's a party where you start out with a cocktail, progress to a different cocktail, then have wine, then more cocktails or beer, then I run into sinus problems the next day.

My solution has been drinking a glass of water between each alcoholic beverage consumed beyond three drinks. It tends to slow down the rate of consumption (somewhat) and also keeps me hydrated. I also use Flonase before going to bed. No problems with that protocol.

This is not medical advice, because I'm not a doctor and this is a message board.