post nasal drip

[Teeppo]

I started having post nasal drip symptoms about 11 months ago.  I have thin mucous that has to be continually coughed up.  I have been to the ENT doctor many times and have tried everything including prilosec, clariten, steroid nasal sprays, asthma inhalers etc., chest xray.  He said there is nothing else he can do.  I have no history of allergies, heartburn etc. but did have tonsils out, septoplasty, uvela surgery etc five years ago for sleep apnea.  The post nasal drip does not seem to bother me while sleeping or first thing in the morning.  It's during the day and at night while I'm awake.  There is a little runny nose but no pain, nose congestion, or sinus problems.
I would like to know how I can be helped.  Thanks.

[seewee]

Sorry, wrong date: crazy28  11/10/2007

[seewee]

Look at LPR - my answer to crazy 11/13/2007. Believe me look on the internet about it.

[Nancy T]

I don't know, but my ENT who is an ear specialist is having me do allergy shots to help my dizziness, and guess what? My postnasal drip has improved, too!

I NEVER thought I had allergies--no symptoms of sneezing, runny nose, nothing like that, nothing seasonal at all. Yet when he had me tested, it turns out I do have allergies.

I don't know whether there is actually any relationship between postnasal drip and allergies--I just found this to be an apparent side benefit of the allergy shots.

Nancy T.