postnasal drip
Sinus drainage backward
Postnasal drip is mucus draining from the nasal passages down the back of the throat.
It causes throat irritation, coughing, and the frequent need to clear the throat.
Though the body always produces some mucus, postnasal drip usually refers to the uncomfortable excess caused by allergies, colds, or sinus infections: The doctor said my cough was from postnasal drip.
Adverse immune responses
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- coldLow temperature state
- fluContagious respiratory illness
- rhinitisInflamed nasal membrane
hay fever · deviated septum · polyps · irritants · dry air · spicy foods · dairy · acid reflux
Protective bodily secretion
Explosive airway clearing
- scratchinessRough, irritating texture quality
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
- tickleTouch provoking involuntary laughter
- raspyRough and grating
discomfort · soreness · gagging · nausea · bad breath · halitosis
Medicines reducing nasal swelling
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- saline rinseSaltwater nostril cleaning
- neti potNostril-flushing container
- steam inhalationBreathing heated water vapor
humidifier · lozenges · gargle · saltwater · guaifenesin · corticosteroids · hydration
Upper pharyngeal region
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- adenoidsNasal lymphoid tissue
- pharynxMuscular throat cavity
Head orifice specialty
- otolaryngologistPhysician for ears, nose, throat
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- allergy testingDiagnosing immune hypersensitivities
allergies
Adverse immune responses
rhinitis · hay fever · deviated septum · polyps · irritants · dry air · spicy foods · dairy · acid reflux · dust mites
mucus
Protective bodily secretion
catarrh · rhinorrhea · secretions · expectoration · purulent
cough
Explosive airway clearing
- scratchinessRough, irritating texture quality
- hoarsenessRough, scratchy voice quality
- tickleTouch provoking involuntary laughter
raspy · discomfort · soreness · gagging · nausea · bad breath · halitosis
decongestants
Medicines reducing nasal swelling
- antihistaminesDrugs blocking allergic responses
- saline rinseSaltwater nostril cleaning
- neti potNostril-flushing container
steam inhalation · humidifier · lozenges · gargle · saltwater · guaifenesin · corticosteroids · hydration
nasopharynx
Upper pharyngeal region
- sinusesAir-filled skull cavities
- turbinatesBony nasal cavity ridges
- adenoidsNasal lymphoid tissue
pharynx · larynx · soft palate · uvula · tonsils · mucosa · cilia
ENT
Head orifice specialty
- otolaryngologistPhysician for ears, nose, throat
- endoscopyInternal organ examination
- CT scanTomographic diagnostic imaging
- allergy symptomshives, sneezing, itching, rash, swelling
- illness symptomsfever, chills, aches, headache, cough
- Respiratory Problemsasthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, COPD, emphysema
- seasonal ailmentsflu, cold, common cold, seasonal flu, influenza
- ENT conditionsear infection, tinnitus, sinusitis, hearing loss, sore throat
- mucusmucus, snot, phlegm, boogers, mucin