What Causes Accumulation Of Post Nasal Drainage In The Throat During Sleep?

Posted on Tue, 25 Oct 2016

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Question : Hi
I am XXXXX, working with Ericsson. I need consultation support for one issue I am facing causing impact in my productivity.
I have a problem that during sleep the postnaval drainage passes to my throat due to which I face issue with my sleep and upon waking up there is cough consistently for some time. Can u help me with any remedial medicine or steps and also any precautions. I have little extended bone in one side of nose but I dont face issue during day.
Regards
XXXXX

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Medication will reduce the PND.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Start a combination of an anti-histamine, an anti-leukotriene (such as fexofenadine with montelukast), a mucolytic (such as bromhexine or ambroxol), a steroid nasal spray (such as momenta one or fluticasone) and regular steam inhalation.

2. Take this medication for at least two weeks and let me know the progress.

3. If the relief is not satisfactory, get a plain Sinus CT scan done. Allergy tests can also be done.

4. Anti-reflux medication may be added if necessary.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (22 minutes later)

Thanks sir for reply. The medicines mentioned in step1 need to be bought over prescription only or directly as well?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (40 hours later)

Brief Answer:
By prescription only.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for writing back.

1. These medications should be bought by prescription only.

2. These should be taken under the supervision of a local doctor.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar