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Sinus Drainage In Back Of Throat. Can Atrovent Be Used?

My sinuses are pouring down the back of my throat . I found a nasal spray Atrovent .06% in my med. cabinet and I don t remember anything about this measured sprays. Should I toss it or is it something you might order for me if I were your patient? I am 74 and have recently been in the hospital with diverticulosis . I believe I contacted this drainage from my 6 yr old daughter who stayed home from school the previous 2 days and was believed to be contageous.
Tue, 10 Sep 2013
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ENT Specialist,  's  Response
thanks for writing to us ,

the discharge that you feel behind your nose is called post nasal drip , this is quite characteristic for sinus disease / sinusitis . atrovent is not indicated in the same, it would cause just drying of your secretions . you would require a short course of antibiotics , decongestants . a review with your ENT would be apt .

I hope this helps .

do write to us if you require more clarifications .

regards

dr Arun
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Allergist and Immunologist,  Dr. Suman Kumar's  Response
these are viral
i dont prefer to use sprays as it can cause rebound problems
you can use anti allergic tabs
small course of antibiotic to counter infection
apply neomycin ointment in nose bd
sea wter 2 drops at night in each nostril this will clear every symptomps
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Sinus Drainage In Back Of Throat. Can Atrovent Be Used?

thanks for writing to us , the discharge that you feel behind your nose is called post nasal drip , this is quite characteristic for sinus disease / sinusitis . atrovent is not indicated in the same, it would cause just drying of your secretions . you would require a short course of antibiotics , decongestants . a review with your ENT would be apt . I hope this helps . do write to us if you require more clarifications . regards dr Arun