Post Nasal Drip - 10 Tips for Treatment 

This condition is giving me anxiety I feel like I'm drowning in an ocean of phlegm , this video is the best on the subject

This is the best information that I have ever found on the subject. The suggestions are right! If the cause is GERD, also try raising the head of your bed at least 6 inches. Don't give up!!! Win.

This has made life a hell... Can't sleep!

Hi. This is Korea. I suffered from this problem for 20 years. I found the cause and now I'm much better. First, if you have a nerve-treated molar, check xray for root inflammation. The root of the tooth is connected to the sinus, which can cause post nasal drip. Second, xylitol gum has a very good effect on oral cleanliness and sinus. Chew gum all day long. Third, examine the upper gastrostatic series and check if the stomach acid is refluxing. And if stomach acid flows back, the esophageal sphincter is often loose. For those suffering from postnasaldrip, sticky gastrointestinal fluid without stomach acid flows back to their eyes. The cure is Stretta and fundoplication. Follow the doctor's instructions.

I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy

I have a tip: Avoid dairy. You can see if it is a trigger by stopping it for a day or two then have some sort of milk product, cheese, yogurt, etc. I finally noticed the connection and dairy definitely gives me realllly bad post nasal drip.

Thank you so much for these helpful tips. It reminded me of what I need to do. I’m one who has had pnd all my adult life and have a deviated septum, which I believe is causing my symptoms. I found your tips most helpful. Appreciate all the info. Blessings.

Thank you!

Thank you. I keep getting this this winter. It goes away and gets better and then it comes back. I am using a Neti pot every day but now I know there are other options too. Thank you for taking the time.

Had this issue increase after having turbinate reduction surgery. This guy is a bit goofy but his suggestions are all good. For me, morning and eve masal rinsing with a netti but also, afterward the nitti and a few times a day, I use a nasal spray pump, that I fill with the netti pot solution. I spray 2-3 x each nostril and blow or snort to finish clearing out the sinus. Then I use the Ipatropium, which I was prescribed this past year, and its worked much better than the other sprays like Pantanase or the one he mentions. I get far better results when I keep up using the flonase as well. I can"t emphasize how keeping a ittle spray bottle of the salt solution handy, has made it easier to clear my throat.

Thanks doctor I have bad breath also my nasal drip in my throat. Thanks for good tip s information about nasal spray. Thanks.

This is very informative.

Try this..abt 2 tbs lime/lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, 4 tbs slightly hot water. Mix well and gargle for at least 30 sec. The longer the better. Ppl with these problem shd always avoid cold drinks, cold places n dairy. Hope it helps

straight forward, informative. Thumbs up.

very useful, many thanks

Can someone pls tell me what they do in the doctors office is you have it

thank you very much , it's really useful tips.

Good advice.

Thanks doc!

Thank you very much Doctor.

Best video ever. Thank you.

This confirms that my doctor is not very good. I have complained of nasal congestion several times to him due to allergies and all he has to say is "keep taking the over the counter histamine"! He didn't give me any of these tips, not even the netti pot! Thanks!

I like the last tip :) Believe in yourself!

Hello Doctor! If a person is having severe dry cough and as you're saying that in postnasal drip the mucus is present in the throat so can we say that it is post nasal drip ? And if due to dry cough the stomach starts getting paining can we say that it's inguinal hernia or it is because of reflux in food pipe.

my post nasal drip started when i was exposed to chlorine and other harsh chemicals. i would always feel like i have to spit and when i do, i spit sticky white phlegm, sometimes its so thick but not sticky. i noticed that the symptoms got worse whenever i eat sweets. i would experience instant drip after eating sweets and milk and because of that i tried to cut it off and now i dont experience drips anymore. i guess cutting of dairy products does the trick. it worked for me. it's still hard tho as im not used to it but im coping little by little. better have no milk than spending nights getting a hard time to breathe.

Thank you,doc.

How long will it take to go away? Any over the counter medications I can take?

you knew that something almost impossible happened to me about my subvocalization. Since july 2015, people have been able to know what I subvocalize. I subvocalize most of the time, and now I don't have privacy because my neighbors hear and repeat everything I say. Some people in a website had told that the problem is being slouching. I can't stop subvocalizing and I want to subvocalize without being heard (Like in the past) I have post nasal drip. If I solve that last thing, would it fix my problem with suvbocalization?

Thanks Doc.

Thanks doctors I have base breath I went dental clinic cleaned my tooth. But I have nasal drip from my nose feels my throat some thing ...

I suffer with this a lot. Although, sometimes it disappears completely. I think it disappears when I swim a few times a week. Perhaps breathing the chemical (chlorine) from the pool air cleans the nasal passages? I recommend you give it a try.

it feels like the back of my nose is clogged and also my throat, im chocking on it, been living with this problem for years! its got more intense over the last few months it feels worse at night time now, theres a pressure feeling at the back of my nose i assume a build up of mucus im coughing it out but its taking its toll on me now i must get this fixed it feels fatal im struggling to breath may as well put a plastic bag over my head...

Tip #1 make sure you have post nasal dripo Tip #2 See a doctor GENIUS!! I would not have guessed those.

Austin goh helped my post nasal drip.. I followed his exercises before sleep.

Tried everything on this list and nothing helped. Only thing that somewhat works for me is a combination of nasal irrigation followed by an antihistamine nasal spray, but I've heard it's not healthy to use it everyday. Is that true? I have pollen allergies year round so maybe it's just a matter of treating that.

Something weird that has helped is putting a pinch of cayenne pepper in tea. Also drinking milk with ginger, honey and turmeric.

Thank you. 👍😃

I felt disgusting for such a long time because of this, I thought I was the only one with...just constant mucus, clogged at the back of my throat, and I was too scared to stand close to anyone because I was afraid they would find out. It wrecked my self esteem for a year and a half before I finally saw a doctor, and they were like oh that’s pretty common. I can’t believe I took so long to see a doctor, I was too embarrassed to, I was afraid I would disgust the doctor, when I could’ve fixed this with a few medications and moved on with life.

Very true I like it

Mine got bad after the Sydney fires of 2019-20. But only bothers me when lying down not sitting/standing. PS Vitamin C helps!

Hi All. I’ve had this for the last week and I wanted to share what helped me. I had post nasal drip after a cold and it ruined my day to day life for 2-3 days after. So doctor gave me Nasonex Steroid spray - this didn’t do much. Then I tried antihistamine- again nothing as it wasn’t allergy. Then I tried Sudafed Mucus which is when I noticed a change. This has Guaifenesin which thin mucus (so if it’s in the back of the throat it can slid away). I combined this with a tonic: - cup of warm water - 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon - table spoon of honey - 1/2 lemon juice - drop of olive oil Today I work up with mild symptoms, so I’ve retaken the above and I’ll see how I am but I don’t have that feeling in my throat nowhere near as much! I hope this helps anyone who reads. Good luck.

I feel my ears like they are in an airplane ✈️. And it’s kept me awake for 4 nights I started taking GSE extract. Will post to see if it worked :)

I have it now never had it before I had medication for sinuses infection I feel the medication did it not happy at all. Mucus keeps draining down never had it before meds Now what do I do it’s driving me nuts 🧐😥

me took but not the asthma I'm considering the surgery for sinus removal i have it very bad in my orbital my eyesight feels like I'm looking through someone else's eye ... what about you are you thinking about the surgery

Thank you but when I used neil med to clean I get more congested I used amways nasal spray an tablet certizine but none left an I felt my lung..murmuring sound I take bromezine but it does not help can tell me what to do I have post nasal drop an allegic rhinitis that lead to asthmatic

Please reply. I have bumps in the back of the throat. Pretty healthy person. I smoke pot. Was extremely worried its cancer but from research its cobblestone throat what should I do

Does nasal spray work for post nasal drip?

I’m hoping someone has a suggestion for me to clear this. Doctors have no idea how to clear it and I’ve been heavily coughing for a year. I’m desperate to stop the cough. Any suggestions please comment thanks

Ive had tjis annoying cough for several years..tried everything. But my doctor just prescribe the 2 meds he mention in number 5 and 6. Hope this helps

If I drink cold or any sweets or Diary product after 5 minutes i used to get white Bhelgm and cough nasal congestion

This is interfering with my life so badly. I’ve had it for almost 10 years and it has never gone away once, it just flares up really bad every once in a while. I have tried everything and no ENT can tell me what is causing it so I really don’t know what to do at this point. Haven’t has a proper sense of taste or smell in a couple years on top of all the terrible things this causes

Makes it hard to breathe , hard to speak loud, so in places with many people talking, I cant be heard, and bad breathe, have to spit all the time, and its inappropriate in public, I blow my nose a lot. This is torture

i have this due to a swollen deviated septum and no medicine has worked , idk what to do anymore

What works for me is reactine .. usually need it for 4 or 5 days and im usually good for 3 or 4 months ..then i need it again .. the other antihistamines don't work for me

just saying, afrin really helps with the stuffy nose. once your nose is unclogged, your throat feels a lot better. i also recommend going on vocal rest (try not to talk as much as you normally do), drink a lot of fluids, rest, and avoid dairy!!!! sleep with a humidifier, or put a towel over a sink and let hot water run; stick your head under and breath in the steam- this is a good alternative for a humidifier. hope this helps!

Doctor please help me out this pain has started from last three consecutive days and as i am coughing there's a lot of pain in my stomach

Should there be blood in your throat and nose for over 3 months because of the post nasal drip? Was prescribed naseptin but still there is blood. Mostly flowering plants, chemical irritants and cigarette smokes affect me.

When I am coughing constantly if I pinch my nose and breath through my mouth my coughing goes away instantly and it will not come back until I let go of my nose why ?

Please help I have horrible phlegm and post nasal drip Claritin did nothing I cannot swallow pills. I’ve had allergies for years and years and it’s so worse. Dr said try Zyrtec reditabs and Flonase did that help anyone???? I can’t take Zyrtec D it doesn’t come in liquid or reditab please help

Sir, how does the carpet in the room cause nosal drip? I have reflux and nasal drip as well. I don't sleep at night.

I get it while sleeping, usually, if i eat something sweet or dairy before sleep.

Im going to my doctor tommorow and ive had it for 10 days man i feel sick i hope these tips help me out myfamilydoc.

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I had a bad nosebleed now I have this any information on whether this is just temporary

Try some turmeric powder in a warm water and add some pinch of black pepper it will helps and keep the cough away.

I have been having post nasal drip for 6 months now and nothing seems to help. Been visiting doctors and all they say is there is nothing and I need to drink water. But drinking water is making is worse, still ofcourse I try to drink water. I noticed it getting really really bad after eating diary products. Wondering if I could maybe have a cat allerg, since that problem appeared after a couple of weeks ever since I got that one cat. The skin allergy test didn’t show any sign of a cat allergy though. I have a pretty dry nose but the phlegm running in the back of my nose is very thick and sour too sometimes. If anyone knows how to help me, please respond to this. I am only 19 years old and it’s kind of ruining my life.

Ive tried the antihistamine up to 4 meds daily in combination with allergy shots. I do not have GURD nor smoke or around those who do. It doesn't matter if I'm outside or inside the house or which building anywhere. Nor does it mater the time of year/season. Ive had the same issue for 5 years. My body creates 30gal of nasal mucas a week. That number is not exaggerated. I'm looking at the trash bag beside me now. I really do need assistance. My doctors don't know. Seriously,, help me!!!!

i have pnd for 10 yrs. doctors just write any medicines, pretending they understood. Those meds don't work.. i have lost hope and trying to get the solution online

I've been suffering with post nasal drip for about two years now, I huck up phlegm all the time I can feel it sliding down my nose to my throat, my girlfriend and I barely kiss because my breath is putrid and I'm super embarrassed and I can't seem to find a cure, I'm desperate for answers and anything

Ugh I hate this with a passion. If I get a cold in the winter just before spring, I go from a from a runny nose to constant coughing. It could last over a month especially if the pollen count is high. I use a saline spray, because nothing is working this time around.

Try this one. I hope this will help you because I myself have post nasal drip but it went away after I nasal douche my nose using 1/2 cup of water and 1/10 cup of cup of betadine gargle. What i do is after flush the solution in my nose I let it rest inside my nose for atleast 20 second and then release it. I promise you it works.

Uggggggh I have this every time I finish with the flu... I had that hacking cough that kept waking me up all night. FML

I have GERD and allergies! I'm seeing a doctor for the GERD (may have a hiatal hernia). I take allergy meds. I have coughed so much I have bruised ribs, throw up...and other bad effects 😞😓

Does anybody out there have allergy induced nasal from perfumes, wash detergent, cleaning products, etc, which results in sinus congestion, throat inflammation and soreness.

I have from past one year suffering a lot tryd many medication and antibiotics..going yoga for good breath but no use ... many ups and downs but stll waiting fr one miracle..thats all

I'm 13 and I think I've had this for years my throat and nose feels like it always has mucus in water and coughing doesnt help it really comes out at night I've heard that it's a one time thing for a month or so but I've had this for about 3 4 years now

I used to get it occasionally and it didn't last very long (a couple of hours) but today I've had it all day and I've been constantly coughing trying to clear my throat, although it doesn't work, it's annoying and irritating, I've tried honey and warm water and a pinch of turmeric in hot water, it helped slightly bit didn't clear it up, i know I'm in for a sleepless night because it's showing no signs of clearing up.

how to treat post nasal drip: take a bunch of meds and believe in yourself.

Those aromatherapy nasal sticks actually help alot too

Do you think that I may be experiencing this because I have a cat??

I’ve contracted the Covid-19 Coronavirus for the second time (23 March 2020 and 26 January 2021). I’m in a vulnerable group (Diabetes Type 2 controlled, Asthma, Low Immune) so suffered tremendously and I’m experiencing Long Covid and terribly debilitating Post Nasal Drip and a constant dripping nose. I’ve just finished a 7 day course of Amoxicillin 500mg 3 times daily Antibiotics 4 days ago and although my chest is now clear of infection my nose is still dripping and I’m going through boxes of man sized tissues. I don’t know what else to try 😩

He made me sleepy 😴

I've had postnasal drip before and I currently have it

well my son has had this for 3 yrs and the drs have never looked at it properly, hes been prescribed a steroid spray, they dont know the cause just threw drugs at him..

I wouldn't mind a little post nasal drip but my gag reflexes are horrible. I throw up just blowing my nose. Any tips for stopping the drip while I'm sleeping so I don't wake up gagging ?🤧 🤢🤮

If it does then you know what is your problem then you can seek the doctor for treatment. I work in the health field but hate it when no doctor listen to you when you told them ulcer or acid is the causes of post nasal drip. I hope people with post nasal drip can read this and try it to see it can help. Life is sucks if you have to live with this.

Sir I'm from kashmir India. I have post nasal drip problem past 5 years... I have consulted the Ent and also.. CT scan is OK... I also don't have any problems from stomach... Even I'm getting well... Please sir tell me.. What I do

I told my mom that I feel nauseous and show post nasal drip but she doesn't wanna take me to the doctor

I like when you said believe in your self

I've had it for six days and it sucks

ugh my post nasal drip is causing tonsil stones too now... never had them in my life until now

I get this on rare occasion and it drives me insane. I’m unable to hack it up so I’m just constantly trying to swallow this wad that just will not go down. I swallow and then I can feel it just slide back up. Absolutely maddening

I have nasal bad breath please can this a result of post nasal drip or rhinistis

I’ve had the post nasal drip after I had a cold about a week ago, should I worry or should it go away within the next few days?

Please someone let me know what the doc said for medication names flotickazonepropioni I think. lol

How do I know if its post nasal or acid reflux. Chronic sore throat

Gargle hot water with salt 4 to five times a day..I did it for two days. It really worked after one day

I think I have this :( I think mine is related to GERD, but I don't really have acid reflux. I feel gas pressure build up in my stomach many times a day, causing me to burp or breathe it out.

Okay I got a breakthrough for some...if you have it ...go to doctor and see if it's bacterial ..if so ask for antibiotics...best one is amoxicillin clavalunate ..but you have to use it exactly as prescribed and full prescribed dosage ...don't stop it half way even if you get well before finishing dosage ..GO ALL THE WAY WITH THE DOSAGE....or the bacteria will come back and take it timely as prescribed and it will kill the bacteria causing the post nasal drip....now with amoxicillin you have to take yogurt with it because it doesn't know how to distinguish the good and bad bacteria so it will kill both good and bad and so it will kill the good bacteria in gut and you will get stomach issues ...so take yogurt with it so as to replenish the good bacteria in your gut ....I got a relief and slept for a full night ..I had been struggling with sleep coz of post nasal drip for 27 days ...one time went two days without sleep ..but thank God for the antibiotics and Jesus .....now if it's not bacterial and the antibiotics don't fix it ...go to an ear ,nose doctor to figure if something else is wrong

Does Alavert D help with Post Nasal drip? I was sick 3 weeks ago, got treated for it I had sinusitis got 2 shots of antibiotics to treat the infection. Got better and my stuff nose went away.. But got post nasal drip after feel mucus going back to my throat a little bit more than normal, and when I sleep now only my right side nostril gets stuffed every night no matter what side I sleep, the other nostril I breathe perfectly fine, during the day both nostrils are perfectly fine. I was thinking it was Gerd, but reading about gerd is that I need to have a heart burn or like a heating sensation of my chest if I did have gerd.. All my life I have suffered of Sinus Allergies I don't know what causes it but I get it all my life like 5 times a year mostly during the fall to winter season. I called my doctor and told him what I was feeling he prescribed me Alavert D to help it out.