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How Can I Have Post Nasal Drip That Collects Till It Makes Me Cough Diagnosed And Treated?
Question: I have a post nasal drip to the back of my throat that pools there till I cough it out its constant and very hard to hard to get up and expell it is totally debilatating! I take Mucinex all day and all thru the night! Please help i am desperete i will try everything!
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Brief Answer:
Rule out GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Since you have been on many treatment without relief, it is important to consider GI causes now. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs due to reflux of stomach acids into esophagus, which can present as post nasal drip.
Here are few things to try to help relieve the symptoms
Avoid spicy, fatty, and fried foods as well as chocolates and carbonated drinks.
Avoid citrus-containing foods like tomatoes, oranges, and fruit juices.
Eat multiple small portions of food rather than three large meals.
Limit caffeine intake.
Have your dinner at least two hours before bedtime, so that your stomach is light before you go to bed.
Elevate the head end of the bed by placing wooden blocks under the bed post. Using extra pillows will not provide relief.
Avoid cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption.
Maintain a healthy weight.
You can also take Pantoprazole 40 mg in the morning every day
It is also important to get Xray of sinuses done to rule out chronic sinusitis.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Rule out GERD
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Since you have been on many treatment without relief, it is important to consider GI causes now. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs due to reflux of stomach acids into esophagus, which can present as post nasal drip.
Here are few things to try to help relieve the symptoms
Avoid spicy, fatty, and fried foods as well as chocolates and carbonated drinks.
Avoid citrus-containing foods like tomatoes, oranges, and fruit juices.
Eat multiple small portions of food rather than three large meals.
Limit caffeine intake.
Have your dinner at least two hours before bedtime, so that your stomach is light before you go to bed.
Elevate the head end of the bed by placing wooden blocks under the bed post. Using extra pillows will not provide relief.
Avoid cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption.
Maintain a healthy weight.
You can also take Pantoprazole 40 mg in the morning every day
It is also important to get Xray of sinuses done to rule out chronic sinusitis.
Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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