Question 1

how does post nasal drip feel?

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Like stuff in throat: It feels like secretion in the throat prompting a need to swallow more, clear the throat, cough, and a feeling like there is something in the throat.  The drip is either from the nose/sinuses or coming up from gastric reflux even if there is no heartburn.

Question 2

is it possible to have some kind of sinus infection without the nasal drainage/post nasal drip?

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Yes it is possible: Yes you can have, especially frontal sinusitis.

Question 3

i am experiencing  nasal congestion, nasal drainage, runny nose, sneezing, post nasal drip and sinus pain.

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Symptoms: Am not sure what the actual question is. Congestion – saline nose drops or netti pot. For anti-inflammatory effect &amp; mobilizing mucus- homemade chicken noodle soup.  Hydrate- lots of water/clear broth/ add honey &amp; a small amt. of lemon juice to Chamomile tea. Fever/ pain – acetaminophen / NSAID’s  Rest!!

Question 4

i am experiencing  nasal congestion (stuffiness), nasal drainage, post nasal drip, chills. on aura amoxicillin 3x500. can i take advil sinus?

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Yes you can: unless you have a contraindication, like hypertension, but no interaction with amoxicillin, rest and fluids are important too together with saline nasal washes, would help you out, if no improvement, call or visit your doctor

Question 5

good day ,can post nasal drip and usage of drixine cause nasal drainage ? dry to sore throat and mild coughing with white phlegm

Accepted Answer

The Drixine Is Bad: Nasal decongestants help congestion but at a price... they wear off and you end up stuffier than ever.

Check with an ENT physician to rule out deviated septum’s, allergies, sinusitis, nasal polyps, etc etc.

Question 6

i am experiencing heart palpitations and nasal congestion. the following also describe me: nasal drainage, difficulty breathing through nose, post nasal drip, runny nose, feeling anxious, sneezing, sore throat, cough, and thick saliva or mucus. ?

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Nasal congestion : Your symptoms are consistent with an upper respiratory infection which could be viral or bacterial. You did not note how long you have had symptoms. If over 7-10!days would recommend seeing an ENT specialist to see if you need antibiotics.. also would check your pulse , not sure if the palpitations are from medicine you are taking or your illness.

Question 7

i am experiencing nasal congestion, sneezing (unaffected by: recent exposure to allergens, exposure to secondhand smoke), sore throat, itchy eyes, ear pressure, nasal drainage, post nasal drip, eye irritation, runny nose, and watery eyes. i am not experie

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Itching /congestion: With the itching could be seasonal allergies would consider Benadryl 1/2 to 1 tab at bedtime and Zyrtec during the day . Itching  is pretty specific for allergies.  If worsens  or develops fever would seek medical attention for sinusitis versus viral  infection including coronavirus these days   but as stated itching  is pretty diagnostic of allergies.

Question 8

how long does post nasal drip last?

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Post Nasal Drip: Greetings. PND results from an alteration of the normal process of mucus flow from the front to the back of you nose. It could be excess watery drainage, thick sticky drainage, or just too dry causing you to have an abnormal sensation in the post nasal region. All these conditions arise from different causes. How long it will bother you depends on how soon the cause is discovered and treated.

Question 9

does post nasal drip affect singing? please, need some answers?

Accepted Answer

Yes It Can: While most post nasal drip is swallowed some drips down on the vocal cords and causes irritation.  Treating causes of the drainage like allergies or non-allergic rhinitis or sinus infection will improve the singing issues.

Question 10

does post nasal drip need  to be treated with surgery?

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Post Nasal Drip: Greetings, post nasal drip can and should be treated with medicine first. Most common causes would be allergic and no allergic rhinitis. Fortunately both can be treated with over the counter medication. First try an antihistamine like cetirizine, fexofenadine or loratadine. All are once daily and should help quickly. Another option would be saline irrigation then finally an intranasal steroid.

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I am experiencing nasal congestion (stuffiness), nasal drainage, post nasal drip, chills. on aura amoxicillin 3x500. can i take advil sinus?

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Good day ,can post nasal drip and usage of drixine cause nasal drainage ? dry to sore throat and mild coughing with white phlegm

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I am experiencing heart palpitations and nasal congestion. the following also describe me: nasal drainage, difficulty breathing through nose, post nasal drip, runny nose, feeling anxious, sneezing, sore throat, cough, and thick saliva or mucus. ?

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I am experiencing nasal congestion, sneezing (unaffected by: recent exposure to allergens, exposure to secondhand smoke), sore throat, itchy eyes, ear pressure, nasal drainage, post nasal drip, eye irritation, runny nose, and watery eyes. i am not experie

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