Sinus infections or upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) increase mucus production and cause post-nasal drip. Medications used to treat GERD include antacids (Tums, Mylanta), proton-pump inhibitors (omeprazole, lansoprazole) and H2 blockers (famotidine, cimetidine). Sleeping with the head of bed elevated can also help. Treatment and urgency: Treatment of GERD includes avoiding triggers, like acidic or spicy foods, and not eating late at night before bed. Problems swallowing or pain while swallowing.In some cases, these acids can travel all the way up to the nasal passages and cause post-nasal drip.Ĭommon: GERD is estimated to affect 18–28% of Americans. Acid refluxĪcid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux (GERD), is when the acidic contents of the stomach rise into the esophagus, causing heartburn. Treatment includes stopping the medication (if possible). Types of medications that can do this include antihypertensive medications (ACE inhibitors, beta blockers), erectile dysfunction medications (Viagra, Cialis), and some psychiatric medications. Swelling and inflammation of the nose (rhinitis) is a side effect of many medications, causing post-nasal drip. For severe symptoms, sinus surgery may be needed. ![]() A nasal medication that decreases the nervous response to the nasal mucosa, such as Atrovent, may be recommended. But if you don’t know what they are or you can’t avoid them, nasal steroids (like Flonase) may be recommended to decrease the amount of mucus produced in the nasal passages. Treatment and urgency: Avoiding any known triggers is the only way to prevent symptoms. Vasomotor rhinitis usually occurs year-round.Ĭommon: As many as 17 million Americans have non-allergic rhinitis. Attacks can be triggered by irritants (smoke, strong odors), hormone changes, changes in the weather, drinking alcohol, and eating spicy foods. The exact cause of vasomotor rhinitis is unknown. The symptoms it causes-including post-nasal drip-are similar to those of allergies. Vasomotor rhinitis, also known as non-allergic rhinitis, is most common in people over age 50. Allergy immunotherapy (allergy shots) can also be very effective for allergy symptoms. But if your triggers can’t be avoided, there are several OTC allergy medications like antihistamines (Claritin, Zyrtec, Allegra) and nasal steroids (Flonase, Nasacort, Rhinocort) that can treat symptoms. Environmental allergies, like cat or dog allergies, can be prevented by avoiding the animals. For seasonal allergies, this may include limiting time outdoors during allergy season. Treatment and urgency: The easiest treatment for allergies is to avoid your allergy triggers. Nasal congestion (clogged nasal passages).Seasonal allergies can be common in the spring, summer, or fall depending on what substances trigger them.Ĭommon: Allergy symptoms have been reported in 10–20% of Americans. When the nasal passages are exposed to inhaled allergens (pet dander, pollen, etc.), secretions of mucus can increase, leading to post-nasal drip. ![]() Allergies can affect children and adults of all ages and can come and go as people get older. ![]() Seasonal or environmental allergies often cause post-nasal drip.
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