Postnasal-drip: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for postnasal drip

Upper Respiratory Infection

Common upper respiratory infections include rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal cavity), the common cold, sinus congestion and/or postnasal drip, pharyngitis, and laryngitis [walgreens.com]

Common symptoms of an upper respiratory infection include a runny nose, postnasal drip, coughing, sneezing, nasal congestion, and fever. [idcare.com]

Symptoms of rhinitis Runny nose Sneezing Itchy and watery eyes Nasal congestion Postnasal drip Treatment options Antihistamines Allergen avoidance Nasal douche Nasal spray [gleneagles.com.sg]

Hay Fever

Common Symptoms Sneezing, often with a runny or clogged nose Coughing and postnasal drip Itching eyes, nose and throat Dark circles under the eyes What Causes Hay Fever? [pamf.org]

Symptoms can include Sneezing, often with a runny or clogged nose Coughing and postnasal drip Itching eyes, nose and throat Red and watery eyes Dark circles under the eyes [medlineplus.gov]

Acute Sinusitis

Other symptoms that can be related to sinusitis and sinus pain are tooth pain, jaw pain, postnasal drip, redness of the nose, reddened cheeks, red eyelids, decreased sense [medicinenet.com]

Every year, nearly 37 million Americans suffer from the sinus pressure, nasal congestion, cough and postnasal drip that accompany sinusitis. [news-medical.net]

Clinical features Postnasal drip Bilateral nasal obstruction Frequently impaired olfactory function (from hyposmia to anosmia ) Fever and severe facial pain are uncommon. [amboss.com]

Allergic Rhinitis

This can trigger a type of allergy called hay fever.symptoms can include sneezing, often with a runny or clogged nose coughing and postnasal drip itching eyes, nose and throat [icd9data.com]

Hay Fever Symptoms The usual symptoms of hay fever include the following: Sneezing Runny nose (clear, thin discharge) Congested ("stuffy") nose Postnasal drip Sensation of [emedicinehealth.com]

Symptoms can include Sneezing, often with a runny or clogged nose Coughing and postnasal drip Itching eyes, nose and throat Red and watery eyes Dark circles under the eyes [fpnotebook.com]

Chronic Sinusitis

The positive finding rate of postnasal drip by endoscopic examination was also significantly lower in the 6-month treatment group at 12 months after surgery. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Chronic sinusitis can be defined as two or more of the following symptoms lasting for more than 12 consecutive weeks: discolored rhinorrhea, postnasal drip, nasal obstruction [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

However, significant improvement of SNOT-20 at 12 months and VAS scores for purulent discharge, foul odor, and postnasal drip at 6 and 12 months were observed in the CFP group [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Upper Airway Cough Syndrome

Suspect Postnasal Drip When Cobblestoning Is Present When attempting to diagnose upper airway cough syndrome (UACS; previously called postnasal drip syndrome), the best history [practicalreviews.com]

Formely Postnasal drip (PND) Treatment 1st Gen Antihistamine Decongestant. [timeofcare.com]

OBJECTIVE: To review the literature on postnasal drip syndrome (PNDS)-induced cough and the various causes of PNDS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sinusitis

Foul odor and postnasal dripping were the two most common complaints. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

(When these secretions collect in the back of your throat, you’re experiencing postnasal drip.) [rush.edu]

There may also be mucus drainage in the back of the throat, called postnasal drip. [medlineplus.gov]

Nasal Polyp

A local clinic is looking for adults who suffer congestion and postnasal drip due to nasal polyps for a new drug trial. [kansascity.com]

[…] around the eyes Infections Most people with nasal polyps have a runny nose, sneezing, and postnasal drip. [webmd.com]

Common symptoms of nasal polyps include: • Runny nose with clear or colored mucus • Stuffy nose • Postnasal drip • Loss or decreased sense of smell and taste • Headache, sinus [aaaai.org]

Adenoid Hypertrophy

Allergy, pattern of nasal obstruction (continuous vs intermittent and unilateral vs bilateral), and symptoms such as nasal discharge, postnasal drip, headache, and facial [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The first suggested mechanism is the persistent inflammation and chronic postnasal drip, which cause chronic low-grade inflammation and interfere with the physiologic regression [academic.oup.com]

drip in 2 cases, incidental in 2 cases and facial pain in one other case. [ispub.com]

Acute Bronchitis

Allergic rhinitis Patients with allergic rhinitis often have postnasal drip causing a cough. [online.epocrates.com]

The decision to evaluate for noninfectious causes, including postnasal drip and gastroesophageal reflux disease, can usually be made on the basis of the clinical presentation [merckmanuals.com]

drip syndrome differentiating factor a sensation of post nasal drainage Treatment Symptomatic treatment cough conservative hot tea, lozenges, and smoking avoidance medical [medbullets.com]

Ethmoid Sinusitis

The other symptoms that can manifest include the following: Runny nose that lasts longer than 10 days Facial swelling Postnasal drip Dense nasal secretions Sore throat Sinus [firstaidsaskatoon.ca]

Nasal discharge or postnasal drip. [sinusitiswellness.com]

Symptoms of Ethmoid Sinus Infection • Nasal congestion and discharge • Postnasal drip • Pressure and pain on the eyes creating headache • Pain on one side of the nose • Headache [healthguidance.org]

Pharyngitis

drip. [healthcommunities.com]

Cold Symptoms Symptoms like coughing and postnasal drip can cause pharyngitis, but are less likely to occur with strep. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Causes and Risk Factors for Sore Throat Viral upper respiratory tract infection that produces postnasal drip, such as the common cold, and seasonal allergies are the most [healthcommunities.com]

Deviated Nasal Septum

Medications such as antihistamines, decongestants, and nasal steroid sprays can reduce congestion and inflammation to help prevent a runny nose and postnasal drip. [eoent.com]

Other signs include: Frequent nosebleeds Regular instances of facial pain Persistent or constant headache Postnasal drip Loud breathing and snoring during sleep A deviated [apolloclinic.com]

Facial Pain, Postnasal drip, and headache. Sleep Apnea. Causes Deviated Nasal Septum is mostly due to a trauma or an accident affecting face and nose. [medanta.org]

Acute Adenoiditis

Postnasal drip can lead to coughing sore throats and is thought to be a In severe cases nasal steroids or nasal cromolyn might be prescribed by a doctor. [elmemesser.eu]

Common Cold

The common cold is characterized by symptoms of rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, sneezing, throat clearing, postnasal drip, and cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Depending on which virus caused your cold, you may also have: Cough Decreased appetite Headache Muscle aches Postnasal drip Sore throat Most colds go away in a few days. [nlm.nih.gov]

Purulent Rhinitis

Postnasal drip during acute sinusitis, cough and nasal congestion can cause pain in the face and headache. [nasodren.com]

Postnasal drip syndrome. Two hundred years of controversy between UK and USA. Rhinology. 2008;46(2):86-91 (5) O'Hara J, Jones NS. [gpnotebook.co.uk]

Postnasal drip. c. Headache d. [slideshare.net]

Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Cough may result from postnasal drip. Conjunctivitis and photophobia may accompany ocular pain. [symptoma.com]

He has a slight cough and some postnasal drip as well. On physical examination, his conjunctivae are bilaterally injected. The nasal mucosa is boggy, pale and edematous. [medicine.uiowa.edu]

Symptoms of rhinitis Runny nose Sneezing Itchy and watery eyes Nasal congestion Postnasal drip Treatment options Antihistamines Allergen avoidance Nasal douche Nasal spray [gleneagles.com.sg]

Tornwaldt Cyst

sore throat and postnasal drip) (table). [thefreelibrary.com]

We report a case of Tornwaldt's disease with postnasal drip that was improved by surgery. Cyst opening was sufficient to treat the postnasal drip in this case. [jibirin.gr.jp]

Symptoms may include postnasal drip, halitosis, headaches, eustachian tube dysfunction resulting in earache. References: 1. Weissman JL. Thornwaldt cysts. [neuroradiologycases.com]

Rhinolithiasis

Psychogenic Cough

Psychogenic cough should be considered in adult patients who present with a chronic cough of no obvious organic basis that has failed therapy directed at postnasal drip, asthma [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

For Postnasal Drip: If your cough is related to postnasal drip, it may improve with the use of a decongestant, nasal or oral antihistamine, or a nasal spray. [ohioallergyclinic.com]

Patients with chronic cough often report a sensation of postnasal drip. [blogs.nejm.org]

Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

She also had a nonproductive cough and postnasal drip. [archivesofpathology.org]

Mucocele of the Paranasal Sinus

drip, and nasal discharge, which may require treatment [ 11, 29 ]. [alliedacademies.org]

[…] lining of sinuses cause symptoms such as headache and periorbital or facial pain, and those that obstruct the ostium may cause paranasal sinus infection, nasal obstruction, postnasal [alliedacademies.org]

Chronic Laryngitis

Chronic laryngitis can also be caused by chronic sinusitis with postnasal drip. [drvikram.com]

Other potential causes of laryngitis include postnasal drip, allergies, GERD or even thyroid problems. [ada.com]

Postnasal drip, allergies, or inhalation of smoke fumes, or caustic chemicals can irritate the larynx and cause inflammation. [healthcentral.com]

Sphenoid Sinusitis

In addition, drainage of mucus from the sphenoid down the back of the throat (postnasal drip) can cause a sore throat and can irritate the membranes lining the larynx. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Sore throat and postnasal drip result from mucus drainage and lead to laryngeal irritation. [symptoma.com]

drip) can cause you to have a sore throat. [masseyeandear.org]

Vocal Cord Dysfunction

Chronic postnasal drip, laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) may lead to laryngeal hyperresponsiveness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The mainstay of treatment for VCD is reassurance, speech therapy, and treatment of associated comorbidities including gastroesophageal reflux disease, postnasal drip syndrome [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A multidisciplinary approach revealed several possible causes for the chronic cough, including vocal cord dysfunction, postnasal drip syndrome, allergic rhinitis, and mild [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nasal Foreign Body

Symptoms of Nasal Foreign Bodies: Difficulty breathing on one side of the nose, nasal bleeding, postnasal drip, sinus or nasal pain and pressure. [breatheclearinstitute.com]

Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Postoperative changes in nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, sneezing, nasal itching, and postnasal drip were evaluated 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Commonly patients complain of watery nose, sneezing, itchy eyes/throat/ears, postnasal drip, coughing and hoarseness. Symptoms remit once the season has ended. [neilmed.com]

When performed once or twice a day, nasal irrigation may especially help treat postnasal drip. [webmd.com]

Chronic Hypertrophic Rhinitis

Postnasal drip. c. Headache d. [slideshare.net]

drip, chronic cough. Signs of allergy may be seen in the nose, eyes, pharynx or larynx. 31. [slideshare.net]

[…] watery nasal discharge and itching in the nose. Symptoms of perennial allergy. Frequent colds, persistently stuffy nose, loss of sense of smell due to mucosal oedema, postnasal [slideshare.net]

Atrophic Rhinitis

drip, with phlegm, or mucus, in the throat. [medicalnewstoday.com]

Symptoms The signs and symptoms of nonallergic rhinitis include: Rhinitis causes sneezing and a runny nose. sneezing a blocked or runny nose nasal pressure nasal pain postnasal [medicalnewstoday.com]

Globus Hystericus

For instance, the Globus sensation can trigger to cause excessive mucus running from the nose down in the dorsal of the throat, commonly known as postnasal drip, resulting [healthsurgical.com]

Conditions causing irritation or inflammation of the pharynx - for example, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and postnasal drip secondary to chronic sinusitis. [patient.info]

Having an excess of mucus running from the nose down into the back of the throat (known as postnasal drip) may also make the symptoms of globus sensation worse. [patient.info]