A randomised controlled study is now needed to confirm or refute these findings. In a pilot open 'real-life' study treatment targeted towards rhinosinusitis accompanying PND syndrome and chronic cough led to an improvement in cough. There was improvement in anterior nasal discharge symptom scores (p=0.005) and in endoscopic nasal scores post-treatment (p<0.01), with a tendency to improved PND scores. Methods: Patients presenting with a chronic cough and who complained of PND were enrolled and symptoms of PND and cough were assessed by questionnaire and by a capsaicin cough response. Objectives: We examined the effect of specific topical treatment of rhinosinusitis on cough in patients presenting with a chronic cough associated with a postnasal drip or 'nasal catarrh'. Mean cough score improved post-treatment (p<0.05), but there was no significant change in capsaicin cough sensitivity or nasal catarrh questionnaire score. Symptoms of chronic post nasal drip The most common symptom of chronic post nasal drip is the feeling of dripping of mucus in the back of the throat. Background: The postnasal drip (PND) syndrome is often linked as a cause of chronic cough although this is disputed. All patients reported having the presence of mucus in the throat. In an open study, they were treated with fluticasone nasules, ipratropium bromide and azelastine nasal sprays for 28 days, after which they were re-assessed.Įighteen out of 21 patients completed the study. Rhinosinusitis was assessed by questionnaires, direct examination of the nose and by high-resolution computed tomography. Patients presenting with a chronic cough and who complained of PND were enrolled and symptoms of PND and cough were assessed by questionnaire and by a capsaicin cough response. We examined the effect of specific topical treatment of rhinosinusitis on cough in patients presenting with a chronic cough associated with a postnasal drip or 'nasal catarrh'. It takes me up to two hours to get it out, which I do by spitting. Common cold and flu symptoms include a headache, fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, runny nose, fatigue, and sneezing. Every morning I wake up with a lot of mucous in my throat from post nasal drip. Unlike bacterial infections, infections caused by viruses cannot be resolved with antibiotics. Mucus is typically swallowed without realizing it but when mucus frequently builds up in your throat or drips from the back of your nose, its called chronic. Post nasal drip that is accompanied by a sinus infection or allergy may. Viral infections such as the common cold and the flu frequently lead to the development of post-nasal drip.

If you suspect that you have a sinus infection, you should see your physician to see if it needs antibiotic. Many people suffer from postnasal drip, and in many cases it is temporary and normal. This infection may increase post-nasal drip. Whatever the cause the problem is a steady trickle of mucus from the back of the sinuses that irritates the throat, can cause a stubborn cough, or other symptoms. Coughs can become severe to the point they interrupt sleep, affect the ability to work and can lead to chest pain and create difficulty eating. Postnasal drip is a common diagnosis and can happen for a number of reasons. The postnasal drip (PND) syndrome is often linked as a cause of chronic cough although this is disputed. If left untreated, post nasal drip can cause a cough that becomes chronic, warns the National Lung Health Education Program 3.

Chronic post nasal drip