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Constant clearing of throat
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Constant clearing of throat
by Meshell1, Jun 25, 2008 02:07PM
I have had a constant problem of having to clear my throat all the time. It feels as though that when I clear my throat that there is some drainage. Also when I drink ice water or the air is pretty cold from an air conditioner I have to clear my throat. In the winter time this happens to when I am outside.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Jun 30, 2008 11:36AM
, Jun 30, 2008 11:36AM
What you describe sounds like postnasal drip. The cause of this could be allergic or non-allergic. Postnasal drip can often be relieved with regular nasal washes with or without the use of an inhaled nasal steroid.
Routine use of a nasal steroid spray can be very effective in the treatment of postnasal drip. It decreases inflammation in the nose and sinuses along with mucus production. When a nasal steroid spray is used regularly it can prevent postnasal drip. However it does not provide immediate relief of symptoms. It may need to be used every day for several weeks to months to notice improvement in the symptoms. To get the most help from any nasal spray first do a nasal wash to remove mucus from the nose and sinuses. To learn more about this technique please read our nasal wash treatment information by copying and pasting this address
http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/treatments/alt-ther/nasal-wash.aspx
into the address window of your internet browser. Share this information with your doctor to see if you would benefit from this daily treatment.
Even when primarily allergic, an increase in nasal and postnasal mucus production can occur with exposure to cold air and wearing a cold weather mask can effectively prevent it.
Routine use of a nasal steroid spray can be very effective in the treatment of postnasal drip. It decreases inflammation in the nose and sinuses along with mucus production. When a nasal steroid spray is used regularly it can prevent postnasal drip. However it does not provide immediate relief of symptoms. It may need to be used every day for several weeks to months to notice improvement in the symptoms. To get the most help from any nasal spray first do a nasal wash to remove mucus from the nose and sinuses. To learn more about this technique please read our nasal wash treatment information by copying and pasting this address
http://www.nationaljewish.org/disease-info/treatments/alt-ther/nasal-wash.aspx
into the address window of your internet browser. Share this information with your doctor to see if you would benefit from this daily treatment.
Even when primarily allergic, an increase in nasal and postnasal mucus production can occur with exposure to cold air and wearing a cold weather mask can effectively prevent it.
