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Is post nasal drip a serious problem?

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Post nasal drip: It is annoying to be sure. It can irritate the back of the throat and collect giving a cough. Thats about the worse it does.

Answered 7/1/2012

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More-so Annoying: Post-nasal drip is not serious in itself, but it can exacerbate serious problems, primarily in those patients with underlying lung disease like asthma or COPD (chronic bronchitis or emphysema).

Answered 6/10/2014

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