A member asked:

Is post nasal drip the clear thick mucus coughed up and can make you gag and stomach feel sick?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Ibrahim Al-Sanouri answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

Yes: The material you swallow is irritating to your stomach some medication will help lille saline nasal spray or even prescribed steroids nasal spray.

Answered 3/9/2018

4.2k views

Thank
Dr. John Chiu answered

Unusual: If you are coughing up thick and discolored mucus, you need to see a doctor. It is unusual to get nausea and stomach discomfort from post-nasal drips

Answered 3/15/2016

4.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more