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How Can Post Nasal Drip Be Treated?
Hi doctor I am Amaan i am a singer I am 27 years old I have Synus problem for last 12 years and It has become very difficult for me to sing I always have raw throat ,mucus keeps draining down in the back of my throat I always have cold and cough irrespective of the weather, i always have hoarse and heavy voice, sometimes it s even difficult to talk ,I have taken medicines like Augmentin 625 and Synus 77 for 5 days and I am feeling better but can I continue these medicines or should I take some other medicines and is there any permanent cure for this disease because I had had treatment earlier as well for this but it came back and it s ruining my voice I seek your help please reply thanks doctpr
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Persistent post nasal drip indicates increased mucous production. Common causes may be allergy, sinus infection, nasal polyp, rhinitis and deviated nasal septum. Throat irritation may be due regurgitation of stomach contents.
Advice
1. Levocetirizine 5 mg daily per oral for 5 days
2. Cefixime 100 mg every 12 hours per oral for 7 days
3. Ranitidine 150 mg twice daily per oral for 15 days
4. Ambroxol 30 mg daily per oral for 5 days
5. Do gargle with slight warm salt water four times daily
6. Do not eat heavily at a time. Eat smaller meals
7. Do not lie down immediately after meal
8. Avoid dust, smoking, alcohol, dry environment and spicy food
9. Avoid coffee and tea after meal
10. Investigation – X – ray PNS
11. Consult an ENT specialist for general examination of your nasal passage
Thanks
Advice
1. Levocetirizine 5 mg daily per oral for 5 days
2. Cefixime 100 mg every 12 hours per oral for 7 days
3. Ranitidine 150 mg twice daily per oral for 15 days
4. Ambroxol 30 mg daily per oral for 5 days
5. Do gargle with slight warm salt water four times daily
6. Do not eat heavily at a time. Eat smaller meals
7. Do not lie down immediately after meal
8. Avoid dust, smoking, alcohol, dry environment and spicy food
9. Avoid coffee and tea after meal
10. Investigation – X – ray PNS
11. Consult an ENT specialist for general examination of your nasal passage
Thanks
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