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8 Home Remedies For Post-Nasal Drip

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Home Remedies For Post-Nasal Drip Normally, the glands found in your throat and nose secretes mucus to keep your nasal membranes moistened and fight off infections. Post-nasal drip strikes when there is an excessive production of mucus which runs down at the back of your throat. Some people experience the discharge that makes them cough, especially when they are lying on their back. Others experience an itchy or scratchy sensation at the back of their throat. Irritation from the mucus can trigger a hoarse voice or a sore throat. Possible Causes of Post-Nasal Drip There are many possible causes of post-nasal drip which include: A sinus bacterial infection Flu or the common cold due to viral infection Use of nasal sprays Head injury Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) Allergic reactions Hormonal changes Certain types of foods The use of certain medications, such as birth control pills and blood pressure medications Pregnancy Indoor dryness Irregular nasal spectrum due