{"id":2172,"date":"2023-04-26T19:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-26T23:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/?p=2172"},"modified":"2023-05-02T19:58:02","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T23:58:02","slug":"how-to-stop-postnasal-drip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/how-to-stop-postnasal-drip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Stop Postnasal Drip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Postnasal drip (PND)describes when mucus drips down the back of your throat. Because mucus can irritate the throat, this condition is also associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/ent\/chronic-cough\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">chronic cough<\/a>. A 2016 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26731683\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">article<\/a> reports, \u201cPND is a common complaint in primary care and ear-nose-throat offices.\u201d We review how to stop postnasal drip below.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"home-remedies\">Home Remedies<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Some home remedies may help relieve postnasal drip, such as:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Staying hydrated. <\/strong>This will help thin your mucus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using a humidifier. <\/strong>This will keep the air moist, which can also help thin mucus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Propping your head up when you sleep<\/strong>. This will prevent mucus from collecting in the back of your throat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"steroid-nasal-sprays\">Steroid Nasal Sprays<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Steroid nasal sprays are usually the next option if home remedies don\u2019t provide enough relief. These decrease inflammation in the nasal passages and start working in as little as a few hours. Steroid nasal sprays are most effective if taken regularly rather than as-needed. They are available both over-the-counter and as a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"non-steroid-nasal-sprays\">Non-Steroid Nasal Sprays<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Non-steroid nasal sprays are another option for treating postnasal drip. They reduce <a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/ent\/congestion-stuffy-nose\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">congestion<\/a>, stop the production of mucus and shrink the blood vessels in the nose. It\u2019s important to note these should not be taken for more than three days in a row.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"oral-antihistamines\">Oral Antihistamines<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If your postnasal drip is caused by allergies, an oral antihistamine may be effective. Antihistamines block the production of the chemical histamine, which your immune system releases during an allergy attack. Second-generation antihistamines (e.g., Claritin\u00ae, Allegra\u00ae and ZYRTEC\u00ae) are preferable because they thin mucus and have fewer side effects than first-generation ones (e.g., BENADRYL\u00ae).<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"saline-nasal-spray-irrigation\">Saline Nasal Spray\/Irrigation<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Saline solution is water that contains sodium chloride, or salt. Saline solution can be administered as a nasal spray or rinse. Nasal irrigation requires a Neti pot to flush out the sinuses and nasal cavities. You need to use boiled (then cooled) water or distilled water, or buy a prepared saline wash kit to prevent an infection. For more information or to schedule an appointment with an ear, nose and throat expert, call ENT &#038; Allergy Specialists &#8211; Ear Nose and Throat Physicians and Surgeons today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/whats-the-difference-between-hyperthyroidism-and-hypothyroidism\/\" class=\"related-post\">What\u2019s the Difference Between Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/adult-tonsillectomy-and-what-to-expect\/\" class=\"related-post\">Adult Tonsillectomy and What to Expect<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/how-much-earwax-is-too-much\/\" class=\"related-post\">How Much Earwax Is Too Much?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Postnasal drip (PND)describes when mucus drips down the back of your throat. Because mucus can irritate the throat, this condition is also associated with chronic cough. A 2016 article reports, \u201cPND is a common complaint in primary care and ear-nose-throat offices.\u201d We review how to stop postnasal drip below. Home Remedies Some home remedies may&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-ent"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2172"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entandallergyspecialists.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}