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What Can I Do About Post Nasal Drip And Dryness In The Throat When I Wake Up In The Morning?
Question: What can I do about post nasal drip? I feel like I have mucus in the back of my throat that won't go away.
I have no cough, and I don't really have a sore throat.. just feels like a dry throat when i wake up in the morning.
I have no cough, and I don't really have a sore throat.. just feels like a dry throat when i wake up in the morning.
Brief Answer:
Home remedies for postnasal drip
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Post nasal drip really irritates if it is thick. So loosening the mucus with home remedies help.
Ginger tea instead of regular coffee helps. Similarly put a humidifier in the room that you sleep, you find relief early in the morning. Nasal saline spray helps loosen the mucus and keep the nostrils wet. salt water gargles with warm water also helps first thing in the morning.
Try these and you should be good.
Home remedies for postnasal drip
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Post nasal drip really irritates if it is thick. So loosening the mucus with home remedies help.
Ginger tea instead of regular coffee helps. Similarly put a humidifier in the room that you sleep, you find relief early in the morning. Nasal saline spray helps loosen the mucus and keep the nostrils wet. salt water gargles with warm water also helps first thing in the morning.
Try these and you should be good.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks Dr Suma
What happens if it doesn't go away? I feel like I've had this taste of dry mucus in the back of my throat for 2-3 weeks now. I gargle salt at night.
Is it ok to continue with the decongestant? I feel like it gets rid of that mucus taste.
What happens if it doesn't go away? I feel like I've had this taste of dry mucus in the back of my throat for 2-3 weeks now. I gargle salt at night.
Is it ok to continue with the decongestant? I feel like it gets rid of that mucus taste.
Brief Answer:
Post nasal drip
Detailed Answer:
You can continue decongestant.
Humidifier or steam inhalation is must.
If it does not go away you can take Robutussin / Guaifenesin or Ambroxol medicine which loosens. Salt gargles thrice a day
Post nasal drip
Detailed Answer:
You can continue decongestant.
Humidifier or steam inhalation is must.
If it does not go away you can take Robutussin / Guaifenesin or Ambroxol medicine which loosens. Salt gargles thrice a day
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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