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Post Nasal Drip

Post-nasal drip is a common condition characterized by excess mucus from the nose and sinuses dripping down the throat, leading to symptoms like throat clearing, coughing, and sore throat. Causes include allergies, infections, and irritants, while treatment options range from home remedies to medications and addressing underlying issues. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist beyond 10 days or if severe symptoms such as fever or blood in mucus occur.

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Post Nasal Drip

Post-nasal drip is a common condition characterized by excess mucus from the nose and sinuses dripping down the throat, leading to symptoms like throat clearing, coughing, and sore throat. Causes include allergies, infections, and irritants, while treatment options range from home remedies to medications and addressing underlying issues. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist beyond 10 days or if severe symptoms such as fever or blood in mucus occur.

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POST NASAL DRIP

Post-nasal drip is a common condition where excess mucus from the nose and sinuses
drips down the back of the throat. It can cause a variety of annoying symptoms, but it's
usually not serious.

Common Symptoms

• Constant need to clear your throat

• Coughing (especially worse at night)

• Sore or scratchy throat

• Feeling of mucus dripping in the back of the throat

• Bad breath

• Hoarseness

Causes

• Allergies (e.g., pollen, dust mites, pet dander)

• Colds and viral infections

• Sinus infections

• Weather changes (cold air, dry air)

• Irritants (smoke, pollution, perfumes)

• Certain foods/spices

• Acid reflux (GERD)

• Medications (like birth control pills or high blood pressure meds)

• Deviated septum or other nasal structural issues

Treatment Options

1. At-Home Remedies

• Nasal irrigation (e.g., saline rinse with a Neti Pot)

• Stay hydrated – thins mucus

• Steam inhalation (e.g., hot showers)


• Elevate your head when sleeping

2. Medications

• Antihistamines (e.g., loratadine, cetirizine) – if allergy-related

• Decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine, oxymetazoline – but don’t use nasal


sprays more than 3 days)

• Nasal corticosteroids (e.g., fluticasone, mometasone)

• Mucolytics (e.g., guaifenesin to thin mucus)

• Antibiotics – only if there’s a bacterial infection

3. Address Underlying Causes

• Allergy testing/treatment

• Treating acid reflux (diet changes, PPIs)

• Fixing structural nasal issues (if severe)

When to See a Doctor

• Symptoms lasting more than 10 days

• Thick yellow/green mucus + facial pain (possible sinus infection)

• Fever

• Blood in mucus

• Trouble breathing or swallowing

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