Post nasal drip can be caused by various factors. So treatment options for post nasal drip also vary from person to person due to the varying cause. In attempting to relieve post nasal drip, you must first see your doctor for careful and detailed diagnosis.
Various tests and x-ray must be applied in determining the cause of your PND. Once the cause of your PND is determined, your physician will prescribe the right medication. It is dangerous to take medication for post nasal drip without your doctor's consent because some causes do not respond to certain medication and may worsen your condition. For instance, vasomotor rhinitis – induces PND does not respond to decongestants at all.
Medications for post nasal drip
The successful use of each of the following medication is dependant on what caused the infection. If used without a qualified health practitioner's consent or instruction, certain remedies may rather worsen your condition or cause other complications. There are certain medications that do not respond to PND:
- Steroid nasal sprays
- Nasal washes
- Antihistamines
- Antibiotics
- Immunotherapy
- Nasal irrigation
- Decongestants
- Homeopathic remedies
Causes of post nasal drip
- Inhalants
- Chronic sinusitis
- Vasomotor rhinitis
- Swallowing disorders
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