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Have Running Nose And Noticed Lot Of Mucus. Could Be Due To Could Be Allergens?
Question: Hello...a lot of mucous when I wake up and after coffee...white not yellow...no cold -- I appear to have runny nose
which could be allergens since I moved to beach house...after meals...also have mucous collecting in throat...I take no drugs...I am 70 years old...what could be causing this? LinBW
which could be allergens since I moved to beach house...after meals...also have mucous collecting in throat...I take no drugs...I am 70 years old...what could be causing this? LinBW
Brief Answer:
Post Nasal Drip.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. An anti-allergic medication and steam inhalation may help resolve the mucus. A mucolytic, decongestant and a steroid nasal spray may help depending upon the clinical examination findings.
2. A search for the source of this mucus will need a nasal and sinus examination, looking for signs of a Post Nasal drip (PND).
3. The mucus is probably loosened and collects in the throat after eating.
4. Acid reflux may be a an aggravating factor.
5. Sometimes, the infection is fungal in origin.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Post Nasal Drip.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. An anti-allergic medication and steam inhalation may help resolve the mucus. A mucolytic, decongestant and a steroid nasal spray may help depending upon the clinical examination findings.
2. A search for the source of this mucus will need a nasal and sinus examination, looking for signs of a Post Nasal drip (PND).
3. The mucus is probably loosened and collects in the throat after eating.
4. Acid reflux may be a an aggravating factor.
5. Sometimes, the infection is fungal in origin.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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