What Causes Post-Nasal Drip?

Post nasal drip is a bothersome condition that causes many different symptoms. However, because it can be treated in a number of ways, there’s no need to suffer through the discomfort.

In this blog, one of the best Houston ENT and sinus specialists, Dr. Cecil Yeung of Houston Sinus Surgery at the Yeung Institute, explains what causes post nasal drip:

 

What is post nasal drip?

Your body produces one to two courts of mucus every day through glands in your nose and throat. This mucus is necessary for certain bodily functions, including helping to moisten and clean your nasal membranes, humidify the air you breathe in before it reaches your lungs, trap foreign matter you inhale, and fight infection.

Normally, excess mucus mixes with your saliva and is swallowed without notice. But the feeling of mucus accumulating in your throat or dripping from the back of your nose is called post nasal drip.

 

What causes post nasal drip?

Post nasal drip can be caused by many different things, including the following:

 

What are the most common post nasal drip symptoms?

In addition to the uncomfortable sensation of mucus dripping down the back of your throat, you may also experience the following symptoms:

 

What are the treatment options for post nasal drip?

The type of post nasal drip treatment you will need depends on what is causing your condition. Some of the most common treatments include the following:

 

You may also want to try thinning your mucus using the following methods:

 

If you’re experiencing symptoms that could be related to post nasal drip, make an appointment today with Houston Sinus Surgery at the Yeung Institute. We’re dedicated to providing the least-invasive, most effective treatments that will help you find relief from your symptoms.

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