post-nasal drip
Sinus drainage backward
Post-nasal drip is the sensation of mucus trickling down the back of the throat from the nasal passages.
It accompanies colds, allergies, and sinus infections, often causing throat irritation, coughing, or the urge to clear the throat: The post-nasal drip kept me up all night.
Viscous airway secretion
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- drainageLiquid removal system
- sputumExpelled lung mucus
- catarrhRespiratory mucus excess
discharge · viscous · thick · thin · watery · clear · colored · excessive
Adverse immune response
- coldLow temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
virus · infection · hay fever · asthma · pollen · dander · dust mites · mold spores
Air-filled cranial cavity
- pharynxMuscular throat cavity
- larynxSpeech-producing throat organ
- throatNeck's inner passage
- nasopharynxUpper pharyngeal region
turbinates · adenoids · soft palate · epiglottis · trachea · esophagus · uvula · tonsils
Explosive airway clearing
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
- sore throatIrritated, aching airway
- scratchy throatIrritated, raw-feeling airway
- tickleTouch provoking involuntary laughter
rawness · gagging · halitosis · bad breath · nausea · snoring · difficulty swallowing
Drug blocking allergic response
- decongestantDrug reducing nasal swelling
- saline rinseSaltwater nostril cleaning
- neti potNostril-flushing container
- mucolyticAgent dissolving viscous secretions
expectorant · humidifier · hydration · throat lozenge · steam inhalation · allergy shot · immunotherapy · guaifenesin
phlegm
Viscous airway secretion
catarrh · discharge · viscous · thick · thin · watery · clear · colored · excessive · buildup
allergy
Adverse immune response
rhinitis · virus · infection · hay fever · asthma · pollen · dander · dust mites · mold spores · pet dander
sinus
Air-filled cranial cavity
nasopharynx · turbinates · adenoids · soft palate · epiglottis · trachea · esophagus · uvula · tonsils
cough
Explosive airway clearing
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
- sore throatIrritated, aching airway
- scratchy throatIrritated, raw-feeling airway
tickle · rawness · gagging · halitosis · bad breath · nausea · snoring · difficulty swallowing
antihistamine
Drug blocking allergic response
- decongestantDrug reducing nasal swelling
- saline rinseSaltwater nostril cleaning
- neti potNostril-flushing container
mucolytic · expectorant · humidifier · hydration · throat lozenge · steam inhalation · allergy shot · immunotherapy · guaifenesin
- Respiratory Problemsasthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, COPD, emphysema
- allergiesallergy, allergies, allergen, allergens, allergist
- nasal soundsnasality, twang, humming
- Throat Problemssore throat, strep throat, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis
- smell disordersanosmia, loss of smell, smell loss, smell blindness, nose blindness