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Postnasal Drip (PND) may sound to be a trivial problem but it can be a source of nagging irritation. An annoying affliction that can impede a person’s day-to-day functioning, PND is a condition in which a person is constantly struggling with secretions in the throat. Postnasal Drip refers to mucus dripping from the back of the nose into the throat. It is also commonly termed as the upper airway cough syndrome. PND is attended with a constant urge to clear the throat as the flow of the fluid in the throat is irritating. Another offshoot of PND is that the irritants present in the secretions could initiate a cough reflex.
Homeopathic Treatment
Homeopathic medicines for Postnasal Drip help treat the problem effectively. Homeopathy offers remedies for Postnasal Drip that are safe, successful and devoid of side-effects. Since homeopathy uses the body’s own defenses to combat infection, this line of treatment is comparatively non-intrusive. Another advantage these remedies enjoy over others is that they are toxin-free as they are drawn from natural substances.
Top Homeopathic Medicines for Postnasal Drip
The best homeopathic medicines for PND are Hydrastis, Kali Bichrome, Corallium Rubrum, Natrum Mur, Hepar Sulph, Natrum Phos, Sticta, Merc Sol and Allium Cepa.
1. Hydrastis – For Postnasal Drip With Thick Ropy Secretion
I can vouch for the fact that homeopathy assures excellent treatment for Postnasal Drip. One of the top treatments in homeopathy for this condition is hydrastis. It is ideal for situations where the secretions are very thick, ropy and sticky in form. The secretions fall from the posterior nares into the throat. The patient complains of irritation due to a continuous feeling of mucus in the throat. There is a lot of hawking in an attempt to expel the mucus. Usually, thick, yellow mucus is expectorated. Both the nares become raw and the person has a constant urge to blow out from the nose. In case of Postnasal Drip in children, the kid is usually suddenly aroused from sleep due to thick, sticky droppings. The throat feels raw and there is a lot of burning sensation.
2. Kali Bichrome – For Post Nasal Drip With Sinusitis
It is another reliable remedy for Postnasal Drip. It is especially recommended in cases when the secretions are thick, green and ropy in nature. The patient hawks a lot to clear the throat. The root of the nose and the frontal sinus are inflamed, causing a lot of pain and distress to the patient.
3. Corallium Rubrum – For PND With Cough
Corallium Rubrum is a wonderful remedy that covers Postnasal Drip well. Corallium works well in cases where a lot of mucus is secreted through the posterior nares. The patient hawks up a lot of mucus. Along with this, there is cough that is dry and spasmodic. Other that this, there is Nasal Catarrh (nasal discharge from the front of the nose) with abundant secretions. This makes the inhaled air feel very cold.
4. Natrum Mur – To Manage PND Related To Cold Or Nasal Allergy
Natrum Mur is leading homeopathic medicine to help cases of PND associated with cold or nasal allergy. Those needing it complain of mucus dripping from the nose into the throat along with other symptoms of cold or nasal allergy. These symptoms include sneezing, runny nose and watering from eyes. Nose may be blocked sometimes.
5. Hepar Sulph – When PND Is Linked With Cold, Sinusitis
This medicine is beneficial when PND is associated with cold and sinusitis. In cases needing it, there is watery or thick discharge from nose along with sneezing. It gets triggered by cold air. The inhaled air feels cold inside the nose. The mucus dripping in the throat may be blood-stained.
6. Natrum Phos – For Managing Acid Reflux And PND
In cases where a person has acid reflux issues along with PND, this medicine can be considered. This medicine will work at treating acid reflux which is causing PND. When this medicine is required, thick yellow mucus is found dripping in the throat. It gets worse at night waking the sufferer from sleep. The person has to sit up to clear the throat. Besides, symptoms of acid reflux like heartburn, sour burps may be experienced.
7. Sticta – For PND, Blocked Nose And Fullness At the Root Of Nose
Sticta proves effective when there is dripping of mucus in posterior throat and blocked nose. Fullness at the root of the nose is prominent. Nasal blockage gets worse at night that disturbs sleep. There is mucus in the throat that dries soon forming scabs. There is an urge to blow nose but no discharge occurs.
8. Merc Sol – For Mucus Trickling In Throat Which Causes Hawking
Merc Sol is useful when a person complains of dripping of mucus in the throat with marked hawking. Hoarseness of voice may be an accompanying factor. Along with nasal discharge, sneezing may be present. The discharge from the nose is yellowish-green.
9. Allium Cepa – When Lumpy Mucus Passes From Nose Into Throat
Use of Allium Cepa is suggested when lumpy mucus passes from the nose into the throat. It is one of the key medicines which helps treat cases of nasal allergy. In such cases, discharge from nose occurs that cause burning in the nose and of the upper lips. It is accompanied by sneezing and non-irritating eye discharge.Homeopathy offers cures for post-nasal drip that are safe, successful and shorn of side-effects. Since homeopathy uses the body’s own defenses to combat infection, this line of treatment is comparatively non-intrusive. Another advantage these remedies enjoy over other cures is that they are toxin-free as they are drawn from natural substances.
Symptoms of Postnasal Drip
Postnasal Drip is characterized by excessive mucus production by the nasal mucosa. This mucus then collects in the back of the nose or the throat, giving rise to:
1. Sensation of mucus falling from the back of the nose
2. Hawking and an urge to clear throat frequently
3. A sore throat, and chronic cough
4. Hoarse voice
5. Bad breath
6. Painful ear infections
Causes of PND
It can be caused by multiple reasons which are as follows:
1. Cold, & flu: These are viral infections affecting the nose and the throat. Among these, flu is more severe than cold. These can cause PND along with other main symptoms of nasal congestion, nasal discharge, sneezing, sore throat, bodyaches, and fever.
2. Sinusitis: It refers to swelling and inflammation of air filled spaces within skull. It can lead to PND with other symptoms of headache, nasal discharge, nasal blockage, pain/ tenderness around eyes, cheeks, nose, forehead, sore throat, and cough.
3. Nasal allergy (allergic rhinitis): It refers to allergic response to a specific allergen (like dust mites, pollens) causing sneezing, runny nose, itchy watery eyes, stuffed nose. PND may accompany these symptoms.
4. Non allergic rhinitis: In this form of rhinitis, symptoms similar to allergic rhinitis appear but there is no allergic reaction.
5. DNS (deviated nasal septum): A condition in which the wall that divides nasal cavity into two halves is displaced to one side. As a result, one side of nasal cavity becomes small that hinders mucus drainage causing PND.
6. Gastric reflux: Back flow of stomach acid from the stomach into the food pipe, throat and the mouth
7. An object stuck in nose mainly in children can be one of the causes
8. Some medicines: Medicines that help treat high blood pressure, and birth control pills can trigger PND
9. Pregnancy
10. Swallowing disorder: In case of swallowing disorders, the root cause lies not in excess production of mucus but rather in inadequate clearance of the throat
11. Weather change, cold weather, dry air, and eating some food items like highly spicy food
Pathophysiology
Our nose and throat produce small amount of mucus continually. This mucus has three functions. Firstly, it keeps nasal membrane moist, secondly, it helps trap and filter any inhaled foreign matter (like virus and bacteria) and thirdly it fights infection. This mucus is being swallowed unaware by everyone. But when due to whatever reason the production of mucus increases, it starts to accumulate in the back of throat. When excessive or thick mucus drips down the throat from back of nose one gets aware of it. The irritating matter in mucus can activate receptors in respiratory tract resulting in protective cough.
Lifestyle Management Tips
1.Keep yourself hydrated. Take warm drinks, hot tea, warm soup. This will help to thin the mucus and prevent dehydration
2. Sleep with head elevated that will help mucus drainage
3. If one has allergies, use dust mite proof cover for mattress, and pillows. Wash bedsheets, pillow covers frequently with hot water.
4. If acid reflux triggers PND, avoid spicy food; the last meal of the day should be taken at least two hours before bedtime.
I have had post nasal drip ever since i had a sinus infection and was treated for it 39 years ago
Hello Dr. Sharma, I have read this article with interest to learn how to treat post nasal drip one and for all. I have been suffering due to this problem for five years and have tried ant possible medications, sprays, and supplements and still have the problem which flares up one a day or once every other day that I need to cough off the mucus out of my throat. I am writing you this note to learn which effective you recommend for people who have sinus problem as I have. Thank you
Dr Sharma I have post nasal drip and am constantly coughing and bringing up mucus from my throat and is particularly worse in the mornings, when it takes about an hour and a half to clear my throat of mucus I have had this condition for two years and my whole body aches. i would be grateful if you could reccomend something I could take. Thank you.
Good morning and thank you in advance–I am a 66 year old woman who has been plagued with excessive post nasal drip for years. My secretions are white, foamy, sticky and stringy. I cough quite often, and my condition makes me cough often violently to the point of gagging. Any time I start to eat anything, even a bite, , it is like someone turned the ‘faucets’ of my post nasal drip on full, and I gag and choke on my mucus for a while. It is a nightly effort to sleep as my condition is worse upon rising and going to bed. Recently, it has caused my extreme anxiety to the point of non stop panic attacks, and trying to overcome anxiety and get enough sleep is ruining my life. I drink copious amounts of water daily (and nightly) as I have severe dry mouth (as well as my eyes are dry and skin) but I do not have Sjogrens as I already was tested for this.
I have a part time job which involves me on the phone, and talking seems to make me cough, even if post nasal drip is not present. I work and cough constantly, and cough a lot anyway. I recently started a vegan diet, have stayed away from sweets, meat, fish, etc and have started to lose weight(I am obese). I sincerely hope that you can help me as I am at my wits end. Thank you very much.
Dr.Sharma,I am suffering from PND for past 2 years,it started just after Diwali 2017,I went for a Morning walk and all of sudden felt my throat chocked..and then my life has become worst.March 2018 I started my Treatment with Bakson now better not still not fully recovered. My age is 48.
Sir I am having ethomoid sinusitis ,there is thick mucosa discharge,post nasal drip, I had this problem due to tooth extraction ,I had sinus perforation and after 2 months I had this chronic sinusitis, ,CT scan also done ,no headache , but sometimes eyes pain, please advise
Dear Dr. Sharma
I am suffering from POST NASAL DRIP which leaves mucus at the back of my throat that is very irritating with high intensity of discomfort all day coupled with SINUSITIS.
I have used SINUSWARS 1,2, 8 and 14.
Please I need your help to cure this MONSTER disease which is making my life very sad and unenjoyable.
I have post nasal drip problem due to a deviated septum resulting in throat congestion. I don’t have throat pain but whats worse is that I always have a heavy head feeling due to all this. My thyroid, sugar and BP are all normal but this heaviness in head everyday (worse in morning) is making my life miserable. It is a fever like uneasiness that i experience. Please advice
Dear Sir,
My 15 years daughter deviated septum/tilted nose naturally, would you suggest any medicine please?
Get surgery done
Pain on the right side above the eye brows pain feels only on touching no mucus or running nose face colour change on my face to black age 56 male
I hope you can help me. I have post nasal drip. My main problem is coughing during the day and evening. The only time I stop is when I am sleeping. I have had the cough for over a year.
It’s not on my chest. I am always trying to cough up muscas. But without much success.
I feel a lump in my throat and i have to blow my nose a lot. Now and again my cough turns into a hacking cough. Can you please help me.
Wake up in the morning with a stuffy nose and cough up a lot of mucous ,takes a good hour until
i am all clear, i am 87 an had this for over 60 years,please help me,thank you Bill
Hello Dr Sharma,
I sometimes (rarely and randomly) wake up sometime in the night with phlegm a little at the back of my throat which I keep trying to swallow but sometimes it won’t go. I feel sure this is post nasal drip. But I am so tired I fall asleep again and there is never any problem when I wake up later! It never troubles me in the day and I am not aware of digestion issues (reflux) or sinus issues.
I have found that it might be connected with eating eggs….but am unsure. I like eggs and they are nutritious. But I buy packs of six at a time. It’s always a few days in when I eat the last 2 eggs that this is likely to happen. Never with the first two.
This might be a food intolerance? I really can’t be sure yet. I could eat them all my life and never get this. It seems to be happening the last year.
Is there a homoeopathic remedy which might help? Or give up eggs?
hai dr Sharma i have suffering form last 3 year post nasal drip i cheked many drs but no any positive result found regular mucus create in throt kindly sugested
My three years son is suffering in chest congetion and cronic cough sine 4 months.. no doctors had diagnose what problem with him. Two days before I have consult a homeopathic medicins 1. Baladonna 2. Hepar suff 3. Ant Tart 4. Rumex 5 Lemna Minor… but now I get to know he has PND with cough. So can I add this Medicine Corallium Rubrum for PND with Cough. Plz tell me im so depress due to my son.
Hello,
I have been suffering with post nasal drip for many, many years. I have the thick, ropy, sticky mucous constantly draining down the back of my throat. I also have a runny nose that is controlled by a prescription nasal spray Ipratropium Bromide (which I would rather not have to use). I use it once in the morning and it usually lasts the whole day. In addition, the chronic cough associated with the irritating drip. It’s just a dry cough that can cause a “coughing spell” that goes on for several minutes.
I have tried many OTC treatments and acupuncture…nothing has stopped the mucous.
I do not have any pain from my sinuses. My doctors have suggested antihistamines but they are ineffective.
In reading your descriptions of the different types of PNS, it seems like maybe the Corallium Rubrum might help?
I hope you can help.
Thank you.
Dear Dr. Sharma
I have been having post nasal drip for about 2 years now and I need your help. After reading your article I believe that I can heal it with homeopathic remedies but I’m not sure which one to use. I have been to many doctors (conventional) and all they say is that it’s probably allergies and they tell me to use a steroid nose spray (which I do not want to take because it is not recommended for women who breastfeed).
The secretions in my throat are thick, ropy and sticky in form. I would say that they are most of the time white in color. I have constant irritation in the throat due to a continuous feeling of mucus in the throat. I am hawking almost constantly through the whole day, trying to expel the mucus (sometimes I succeed but then it never lasts long, and I will be doing it again).
On the other hand my nose is not congested and I have no urge to blow the nose. I can breath through it fine. I do get pain in the face, I’m not sure how to describe this but it is like I have pain in the cheekbones and also my forehead just where my eyebrows start (I am assume that’s the sinus area if I’m not mistaken). I will often massage those areas to get some relief of the pain.
I would like to add that here are the things that I have tried:
– Warm compress to the sinus area.
– I tried 3 months of the steroid nose spray.
– Eucalyptus essential oil put in boiling hot water and I lay my had above with a towel over me.
– 2 months of a vegan diet, gluten free, no processed sugar (I eat plenty of fruit) and no processed. I’m continuing on this diet for at least 4 more months.
– I take probiotics once a week.
– I drink 3 cups of nettle tea a day.
Hope you can help me out.
All the best,
G
Sir do you feel that something ( I don’t know but most probably mucus) is stucked in throat and it remains there not coming out of the mouth and not going through the throat just stucks there,and do you feel hmmm hmmm hmmm hmmm Just to expel it or gulp it…plz reply
Dear Dr Sharma,
I had fever and a cold around Xmas and took antibiotics and felt better. Then again around 4th Jan, I started a cough and my nose was totally blocked. Did a lot of home remedies. Cough was really bad so saw a doctor and am now on antibiotics again and Montair. While coughing has reduced, I still cough when I start to laugh or talk loudly and it comes from the chest with a hacking sound. And the phlegm is continuously being produced..it is white but always there and I am blowing my nose all the time. My voice is now nasal. For about 4 years I also feel that there is blockage when I swallow. I have mild apnea which also started all of a sudden. Can all this be related? And what do I do now?
I have post nasal drip for many year some times cough especially when lide dow I feel all head is inflación and when I get cold nascent comes out evething stay inside my head thank you so much
Hi… i am very worried and unhappy … cannot get rid of a nasty cough I have had for a lengthy time .. worse in early morning and right about 9pm… been like this since March of 2017… back in 1987 I had a bought with pneumonia and it was in both lungs.. I recovered after 4 weeks in hospital.. I was .. fine for many years then 2014 I got a really bad cold and I was in the hospital 5 Days .. blood oxygen at 54 .. coughing was non stop horrible exhausting wore me out lost so much weight.. my doctor gave me emergency inhaler said I have asthma… but I didn’t start to feel that till around March and started using inhaler making easier to breathe but coughing all the time..now I cough all the time.. I stopped inhaler.. struggle with bouts of asthma feel.. help.
I have constant post nasal drip for about three years now seems to be getting worst. I tried sinus 2 for a week doesn’t seem to be working i stort all the time so in Embarrassing. What can I do ? Have tried everything
Hello, I have suffered with post nasal drip for about six years, I can sometimes go a few hours without coughing and then as my airways get cloaked in a sticky mucus which is yellowish in colour I am forced to cough producing lumps of sticky mucus which effects my breathing, so as I reduce the mucus in my airways by coughing my breathing improves. Over the past six years I have had numerous visits to doctors and hospitals with various treatments. What do you suggest. Eric Speroni
Hello I have post nasal drip and I have a tickle cough which which is debilitating my nose doesn’t run and I don’t have any pain in my nose just in my sinuses what remedy could I take to help stop the cough and controls the drip