Question 1

post nasal drip is bad.

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Treating Viral Sinus: Viral sinusitis is self limited. Usually resolves within ten days. Try some Mucinex twice daily, humidifier in bedroom, lots and lots of fluids, lozenges(Ricola, Halls) for the sore throat.  If not resolved after 10 days this may indicate the sinusitis is bacterial and necessitates antibiotic therapy.

Question 2

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 3

how do i stop post nasal drip?

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Post nasal drip: Depends on the cause.  It could be allergies.  It could be infection.  It could be casino tie rhinitis.  It could even bd reflux.  Treatment would obviously be appropriately rendered based on diagnosis.

Question 4

i have post nasal drip as well?

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Question?: I’m not sure what your question is here, but post nasal drip can be due to allergies or infection.  Often, a nasal steroid like Flonase, a netti pot and an antihistamine like cetirizine can be helpful.  Good luck!

Question 5

how can i treat post nasal drip?

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Moisture: Everyone has mucous in back of nose.  If you are bothered by it it is because it is too thick (dry).  Hydrate, use humidifier,  nasal saline spray, and you may try Guaifenesin 1200 mg twice daily to take with food and glass of water.

Question 6

can post nasal drip cause crackles?

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Not usually: Post nasal drip typically causes throat discomfort and throat clearing.  Crackles generally refers to lung sounds where there is fluid in the alveoli (most distal part of the lung where gas exchange takes place).  Crackles is common in pneumonia and "interstitial lung diseases.".

Question 7

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 8

what can i do about post nasal drip?

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See a doctor : You can try otc antihistamines, such as Claritin or zyrtec, possibly with pseudoephedrine. If no relief, go see a doctor. Nasal steroids such as flonase, nasonex, (mometasone) omnaris, Veramyst can help.

Question 9

what is the cause of post nasal drip?

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Post nasal drip: The most common causes are allergies or chronic sinus infections.

Question 10

could tukol help for post nasal drip?

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No probably not: Tukol - Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant), guaifenesin (mucous thinner), pseudoephedrine (decongestant)  will not likely help your post nasal drip.  If it is chronic a visit to the Allergist or ENT is in order.

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