Post Nasal Drip Symptoms

Post Nasal Drip, or Upper Airway Cough syndrome is an accumulation or thickening of the mucus inside the nose that drips down the back of the throat. It is caused by an over-production of mucus. Our bodies normally produce about a quart of mucus daily, with an over-production or thickening of the mucus we begin to feel the dripping of the mucus and become aware of its irritations.

Many post nasal drip symptoms mirror that of a cold or sinus congestion. While you may assume some of these symptoms are from some other source, the combination of the symptoms below can be a good reason to call your physician.

• feeling mucus at the back of the throat
• itching, tingling, or sore throat
• always having to clear your throat
• being able to feel the mucus at the top of the throat when you swallow
• constantly feeling like you have to swallow to clear your throat
• bad breath
• coughing
• nasal congestion
• a runny nose with thin, clear mucus
• sinus congestion
• a feeling that something is dripping in the back of your throat
• a feeling that something is accumulating at the back of your throat
• nausea can be caused by too much mucus in the stomach

While having post nasal drip is not harmful to the body, it can be very irritating condition to have. There are many conditions, diseases and pollutants that can cause post nasal drip therefore, getting the opinion of your health care professional is an important first step to getting the proper treatment. Once you begin to experience any of the post nasal drip symptoms, as listed above, contact your physician. Together with your physician, you both can work out a plan that is tailored and right for you.

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