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Chronic Post nosal drip Complication
hello , I have had post nasal drip for a couple years now it started since I was around 14 or 13 I think back in 2018 around the time of the Covid -19 outbreak. I'm now 17,And I don't know how I developed it or why I developed it it just somehow happened to me. And I have seen my doctor about it, I've tried nasal sprays ,saline solutions as recommended but they only provide a temporary solution. They don't really help as much I notice the symptoms will ease up for while but come back after a while. I even drink plenty of water and warm fluids to thin out the mucus. But It seems like it never goes away no matter what I do. My doctor told me what I think the cause is and honestly I don't know and I'm still trying to figure out what's causing this and don't think it's allergies but it could be. But I do notice my post nasal drip gets worst during cold seasons, so that's when I usually use nasal sprays the most. I think it even causes my brain to feel a little fuzzy sometimes, and can give me headaches .Sometimes I'll try to spit the mucus out to keep it from congesting my throat but it causes a metallic taste and unpleasant odor in my mouth . So I sometimes swallow it to avoid that, and frankly im just so sick of it .I think I might have some kind of sinus or bacterial infection I don't know what's wrong with my nose. I want to consult with my doctor about other treatment options but my mom thinks I'm overreacting and that it'll go away on it's own. But it hasn't, it's been years since I have had this problem and I desperately want it to go away .Right now seeing a doctor isn't really an option because my mom doesn't think it's that bad and refuses to schedule an appointment for me. I don't know what to do I'm thinking about going back to using nasal irrigation once a day because I only used it once the first time I tried it. Didn't see much of a difference so this time I'll try using it once a day and also consider getting a humidifier. But apart from that I really think I need some serious medical treatments because this has been plaguing me for way too long and right now my head feels uneasy from swallowing this mucus And please if you also suffer from Chronic Post nasal drip ,and have may have a clue as to what's causing it and what treatments or remedies you use that might work for me please let me know ,I would really appreciate it.
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Anna, I'm sorry you're having a difficult time with your sinuses. I to
have much of the same issues and the same treatment plan with nasal wash, sprays and even had surgery. It, the surgery, only caused additional problems. Allergies are horrible and trying to identify them is difficult.
So keep trying and hopefully your mother will get you to the right doctor. Be well and praying for you as well.
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What additional issues were caused by your surgery?
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1 ReactionHello, thank you so much for your reply im really sorry you have to experience this too but it's good to know im not the only one dealing with this. I know there might be different kinds of sinus infections besides Post nasal drip. But specifically if you do have chronic nasal drip as well I wanted to know how long you've had it and if you also get an uncomfortable feeling in your brain after swallowing mucus ? . And also do you get a unpleasant taste and odor in your mouth after spitting it out ?.
I’ve seen and heard this type of symptom before. Im so sorry! It’s almost like a neurological response to the cold. I have a question, when you drink hot tea, or hot liquids does the tip of nose feel inflammed or get really red? If so it’s almost like you have pockets of dry air space, which is more common in cold seasons and almost feels like a brain freeze? For lack of better words.
But this is what I’ve seen work;
1. Seeing your dentist. The bad taste and smell is sometimes linked to the bacteria in gingivitis! When you can see a doctor, that’d be the one I see.
2. The “now” treatment-heads up this will take at least a few days, if not 10 days to help, but I have ABSOLUTELY seen it work.
—-Place some Pure lanolin on a cue tip and massage it into the inner walls of your nasal cavity. Do 2-3apications per session. Lanolin is very similar to “second skin” is how I call it. Fluff up the cue tip so you don’t scratch, too.
Do this DILIGENTLY and timely, four times a day, for three weeks. Especially after a shower!! (people even do it IN the shower).
Washing with baby shampoo is helpful and safe to rid of bacteria areas also, I’d do that prior to lanolin twice daily.
I would NOT other OTC treatments during this time, so you know if it is working or not 😊
I’d love to hear more and I hope
This helps!!!! Thank you for sharing and let me know how this goes please!! I really hope it will do wonders for you.
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2 ReactionsMy nose doesn't get inflamed or turn red after drinking hot beverages in cold seasons.It just helps a little with the congestion in my throat.And I have talked to my dentist about the metallic taste.And apparently it's not Gingivitis so I think the mucus from the post nasal drip would be the only possible cause.And since you mentioned the "now" treatment-heads up I wanted to know if that's specifically for treating the nasal drip or the bad taste ?.
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2 ReactionsThe drip! 🙂 .
It sounds like you are doing everything right, you’ve tried really hard to fix this. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for more insight!
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1 ReactionSorry your mom isn't coming around yet, Anna. An ENT is definitely where you should be headed. In the meantime, more frequent nasal rinsing with saline (and distilled water) is a very good move in general, especially in the winter. Last year my allergist addressed my constant throat clearing from post nasal-drip by having me try AstePro nasal spray. You can buy it over the counter. It's an antihistamine that you can use in addition to any tablets you might be taking such as Claratin or Zyrtec, and it is known for helping with post nasal drip. I can't say it helped me a lot, tbh, but if that's one of its best known effects, you may as well try it. It's about $15-20. Also, a doctor friend with bad allergies recommends Mucinex as well, although it will make you want to cough up the stuff. Regular gargling with warm salt water will help with bad tastes in your mouth or buildup of bacteria in the throat/tonsils that can cause nasty bad breath. Big hug from a grandma!
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1 ReactionHello again, I had a very serious infection after surgery, on antibiotics and Prednisone for 20 days. Afterwards I developed a vestibular problem. As bad as vertigo. Do some head and neck exercises, looking silly walking bobing my head trying to focus on something.. I am 82 and have a foot problem after bunion surgery so I am trying to find help and a pair of insoles for my feet pain.,.ouch.
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1 Reactionhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/treatments-for-post-nasal-drip
Hope this helps. When I am really bad I use prescription Azelastine spray. When sensitive AYR gel with aloe
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1 ReactionIts so unfortunate you have to endure more problems with your health after the surgery.I really sympathize And hope and pray that you get the help you need.♥️🙏