{"id":457,"date":"2021-05-27T14:34:57","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T18:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.fm1.dev\/lasting-allergy-relief-is-in-season\/post-nasal-drip-pnd\/"},"modified":"2021-12-06T17:16:38","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T22:16:38","slug":"post-nasal-drip-pnd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/allergy-asthma\/post-nasal-drip-pnd\/","title":{"rendered":"Post Nasal Drip (PND)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\"> \n\n{ \n\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \n\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \n\n  \"mainEntity\": [{ \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"What is a post-nasal drip?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"Your body produces mucus constantly throughout the day \u2013 one to two quarts, to be exact. It mixes with saliva and is swallowed, a normal and harmless response that you usually don\u2019t notice. When excess mucus is created or it is thicker than usual, it becomes noticeable as it runs down the back of the nose to the throat. This is known as postnasal drip.\" \n\n    } \n\n  }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"What causes a post-nasal drip?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"An excess of mucus can be caused by a variety of factors. These include colds, flu, allergies, sinus infections, cold temperatures, bright lights, certain foods, hormonal changes (including pregnancy), fumes from chemicals or perfumes, certain types of medications and structural abnormalities such as a deviated septum. The condition might not even be the result of too much mucus, but rather, the inability to clear it away effectively \u2013 the result of a swallowing disorder.\" \n\n    } \n\n  }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"What are the symptoms of a post-nasal drip?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"The primary symptom of post-nasal drip is a sore and irritated throat. Post-nasal drip can cause a number of side effects including cough, sore throat, hoarseness, ear and sinus infections. It is the most common cause of chronic coughing\" \n\n    } \n\n }, { \n\n    \"@type\": \"Question\", \n\n    \"name\": \"How is post-nasal drip treated?\", \n\n    \"acceptedAnswer\": { \n\n      \"@type\": \"Answer\", \n\n      \"text\": \"Treatment for postnasal drip depends on the cause. Over-the-counter medications \u2013 antihistamines, decongestants and saline nasal sprays \u2013 are often used successfully to manage symptoms. Drugs containing the mucus-thinning agent guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robitussin, etc.) may prove helpful. You can try irrigating the nasal passages using a neti pot to get rid of excess mucus. Use of a humidifier to moisten the air can also help. If a bacterial infection is the cause, you\u2019ll need antibiotic treatment. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a frequent cause of swallowing problems, can be treated with antacids.\" \n\n } \n\n } \n\n ] \n\n  } \n\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>Post nasal drip is one of the most common complaints in an ENT practice. It is due to an excessive amount of mucus flowing from the nasal cavities into the pharynx. Mucus is a natural substance that is produced in the nose and sinuses and serves as a lubricant to prevent drying out of the mucosal lining of the nose and throat. Normally mucus is produced as a thin layer that is carried from the nose to the back of the throat by fingerlike projections on the cells of the mucus membrane called cilia. Usually you are not aware of this process unless the mucus stops flowing or begins to flow excessively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"820\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-497835726-1280x820.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-497835726-1280x820.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-497835726-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-497835726-1536x984.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/iStock-497835726.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many causes of a post nasal drip. It will occur due to a common cold,<a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/allergy-asthma\/sinusitis\/\"> sinus infection<\/a>, allergy or exposure to irritants. Certain foods especially dairy products can produce an excessive amount of mucus. Treatment will depend upon the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the allergic patient, OTC antihistamines are helpful. There are also several types of prescription nasal sprays that are effective in controlling <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/allergy-asthma\/allergy-symptoms\/\">allergic symptoms<\/a> including PND. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements\/antihistamine-oral-route-parenteral-route-rectal-route\/description\/drg-20070373\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antihistamines<\/a> should be avoided in the presence of infections because they frequently cause the secretions to become thicker inhibiting sinus drainage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptomatic relief from PND can usually be achieved using medications that contain guaifenesin such as Mucinex. 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