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How Can Post Nasal Drip Be Treated?

Hello. I have been having what I believe to be post nasal drip for about three years now. It gets worse around fall and I feel like something is stuck in the back of my throat and I have to constantly clear my throat. Sometimes I feel like it is seeping into my lungs and that causes me to panic because I fear I won't be able to breathe. I take allergy medication and use different nasal sprays and nothing seems to work. I know I would feel a lot better if I was assured that this sensation is harmless.
Thu, 22 Feb 2018
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Hi..
Thanks for the query.

Drainage down the throat also known as Post nasal drip can occur due to causes like Sinusitis, Upper Respiratory Track infection, acid reflux, allergies etc..

I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS View x ray, nasal endoscopy, upper G.I Endoscopy etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..

In case of infection you can be advised to take a course of antibiotics, ant-inflammatory painkiller, decongestants oral as well as nasal spray, anti allergics and mucolytics..

As of now you can take anti allergics like Levocetrizine, Mucolytics like Ambroxol..
If it is due to acid reflux antacids and proton pump inhibitors like Omeprzole and diet modifications can be advised..
In case of allergies anti allergics and preventing exposure to allergen can be advised..
Do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations..
Limit exposure to dust and also avoid chilled foods..
Sip on warm water..


Hope this helps..

Regards.
Dr.Honey Arora, Regards.

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How Can Post Nasal Drip Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query. Drainage down the throat also known as Post nasal drip can occur due to causes like Sinusitis, Upper Respiratory Track infection, acid reflux, allergies etc.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like PNS View x ray, nasal endoscopy, upper G.I Endoscopy etc can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. In case of infection you can be advised to take a course of antibiotics, ant-inflammatory painkiller, decongestants oral as well as nasal spray, anti allergics and mucolytics.. As of now you can take anti allergics like Levocetrizine, Mucolytics like Ambroxol.. If it is due to acid reflux antacids and proton pump inhibitors like Omeprzole and diet modifications can be advised.. In case of allergies anti allergics and preventing exposure to allergen can be advised.. Do warm saline gargles and steam inhalations.. Limit exposure to dust and also avoid chilled foods.. Sip on warm water.. Hope this helps.. Regards. Dr.Honey Arora, Regards.