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How do you get rid of post nasal drip - when you've tried everything?

elo2282
10/05/08
elo2282
Topics:post nasal drip
All day long I feel mucus in the back of my throat, can not clear my throat when I try, and I feel like the mucus is in my chest. I have tried everything and nothing seems to work I even had sinus surgery in May 08 - but that didn't seem to solve this problem. This is becoming very bothersome because I suffer all day and there seems to be no cure!
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008

elo2282:

 

You sound very frustrated. Post nasal drip is very irritating and can affect your overall feeling of health.

 

You mentioned that you have tried "everything" and then specifically mentioned surgery. Two of the things that can cause post nasal drip include allergies and sinus infections. Have you been able to have any allergies evaluated? If so, are they things that you now avoid? Have you tried non-medicated options like a nasal rinse - not just the spray, but the bottle or pot?

 

If you have tried all of these things and just don't feel that the results are what you want, return to your health provider. If necessary, try  another provider who might have additional insight. Post nasal drip IS controllable.

 

Good luck & Breathe Easy!

 

Gerri Rivers, AE-C

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