Post-nasal drip
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| ICD-9 | 784.9 (784.91)[1] |
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| eMedicine | ent/338 |
Post-nasal drip (PND) occurs when excessive mucus is produced by the sinuses. The excess mucus accumulates in the throat or back of the nose. It can be caused by rhinitis, sinusitis, or laryngopharyngeal acid reflux. It can be enhanced or sometimes even caused by allergies, whether in spring, fall or early summer.
The term PND is obsolete and is now referred to as Chronic Upper Airway Cough Syndrome (Pratter, Chest. 2006;129:63S-71S)
[edit] Treatment
A person seeking treatment for post-nasal drip should see an otolaryngologist or family physician. For minor relief, drinking plenty of fluids, particularly water, can help.
Treatment may include antibiotics, nasal irrigation, or minor surgery.
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Post nasal drip means that the nasal cilia are not beating fast enough to move the mucus out of the nose. This allows the mucus to thicken and get infected. Methods to speed nasal cilia incude tea (black or green, with or without caffeine), adequate liquids, singing "ooooommmm: at a low pitch, regular irrigation and pulsatile irrigation that pulses at a rate that stimulates cilia movement.
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