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: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    Pediatric Allergy Specialist: Feed Babies Allergenic Foods Earlier, Not Later

    UV Light Effective Against Indoor Allergens, Study Says

    Are You Ruining Your Child's Chance To Avoid Food Allergies?

    How to Tell if Spring Symptoms Owe to Allergy, Cold or Something More Serious

    Five New Year's Resolutions to Help You Breathe Easier

    Birth Control Pill Increases Risk Of Asthma Attacks In Young Women

    GLP-1 Drugs Help Quell Asthma Among Teens Who Are Overweight or Obese

    Medicaid 'Unwinding' Cost Kids Access To Asthma Inhalers, Other Chronic Disease Meds

    Monthly Injection Could Free People With Severe Asthma From Steroids

    Cities Contribute To Asthma, Researchers Argue

    Watching the Super Bowl? Doctors Warn About Hidden Health Risks for Fans

    52 Kids Have Died From Flu So Far This Season as Child Hospitalizations Rise

    Moderna Starts Large Bird Flu Study Despite Earlier HHS Funding Loss

    They Spent Hours In A Room Full Of Flu Patients And Walked Out Healthy — Here's How

    The Reason Why Many Older Americans Skip Seasonal Vaccines