Health Tip: Treating Post-Nasal Drip

(HealthDay News) -- That persistent tickle in the back of your throat may be diagnosed as post-nasal drip, says Harvard Medical School.

It mentions these common treatment options for the condition:

  • Use a humidifier, or take a hot shower.
  • Keep well-hydrated to help keep mucus thin.
  • Sleep on propped-up pillows.
  • Moisten the inside of your nose with an over-the-counter product.
  • Use an oral decongestant or antihistamine.

    • If these approaches aren't effective, speak with your doctor about prescription treatments.

    Date Published: 11/12/2019 11:14:46 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Healthy, Diverse Infant Microbiome Could Shield Kids From Asthma

    Vacations Are No Time to Take a Holiday From Allergy & Asthma Treatments

    Is an Allergy to a COVID Vaccine Always Real? Placebo Trial Casts Doubt

    Black, Hispanic Patients With Severe Allergies Less Likely to Get Allergy Shots

    FDA Wants More Data on First Needle-Free Antidote for Severe Allergic Reactions

    1 in 7 U.S. High School Students Now Vapes

    Is Your Gas Stove Making You Sick? Experts Weigh In

    Federal Agency Mulls Ban on Gas Stoves Due to Health Concerns

    Does Your Child Have Asthma? Here's How to Prepare Them to Go Back to School

    Polluted Air Means More Asthma Attacks for Urban Kids

    Seniors Urged to Get Flu Shots as U.S. Cases Rise

    Gene Changes Made This Season's Bird Flu More Severe

    U.S. to Release Flu Meds From National Stockpile to Ease Shortages

    Holiday Gatherings Didn't Trigger Spike in Respiratory Illnesses: CDC

    City Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids