Post-nasal drip

What Causes Post-nasal Drip? Mucus is normally swallowed unconsciously, but when there is a feeling of the mucus gathering in the throat or dripping from the back of your nose, it is called post-nasal drip. Glands in your nose and throat continually produce mucus, normally one to two quarts per day.

1. What are the side effects of post nasal drip?
2. How can I stop post nasal drip?

What are the side effects of post nasal drip?

In addition to the sensation of mucus dripping down the back of the throat, symptoms of postnasal drip include:

• sore or scratchy throat.
• feelings of nausea caused by extra mucus in the stomach.
• frequently clearing the throat.
• excessive spitting up or swallowing mucus.
• foul breath.
• a cough that gets worse at night.

How can I stop post nasal drip?

Treatments

1. Take a medication such as guaifenesin (Mucinex).
2. Use saline nasal sprays or irrigation , like a neti pot, to flush mucus, bacteria, allergens, and other irritating things out of the sinuses.
3. Turn on a vaporizer or humidifier to increase the moisture in the air.