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permanent mucus in the nose!!
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permanent mucus in the nose!!

by Devil, Apr 22, 2003 12:00AM
hi there, i would like to ask you a qouestion on mucus. Ever since i was little i have had a thick sticky nasty and green mucus flowing continuously throu my nose. i have taken many medicins to get rid of the mucus in my nose, but none of it would work. its very embarrassing for me to go outside most of the times with my friends as it makes me feel uncomfartable and very shameful. is there a permanent cure for this non-stop flow of mucus in my nose?? if so please help me and put me out of my misery. i cannot stand the emabarrassment any longer.
thank you for althe help u can provide.
Devil.

by National Jewish, Apr 24, 2003 12:00AM
Postnasal drip is mucus from the nose and sinuses dripping down the back of the throat.  This drainage could be from a number of reasons.  One is an allergic reaction to inhaling something.  A second reason is a nonallergic, noninfectious inflammation.  A third reason is chronic sinusitis.  This can cause irritation of the throat and lungs.  This mucus can be thick, sticky, and nasty.  Green mucus generally indicates an infection that is often treated with antibiotics.  A nasal wash helps remove mucus from the nose and sinuses.  This can temporarily reduce the postnasal drip and lessen infections.  A prescription nasal steroid spray decreases nasal swelling and mucus production.  This may prevent the postnasal drip and infections.  To get the most out of a nasal steroid spray use it after doing a nasal wash.  A nasal steroid spray does not provide immediate relief of symptoms.  It may require several weeks of routine use to become effective.  While this is not a permanent cure, it can control the problem as long as it is done every day.  Please read our Nasal Wash MedFact at http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/nasal.html for more information about this technique.  Share this information with your doctor to see if you would benefit from this daily treatment.
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