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I have recurrent sinusitis with post nasal drip. How to get rid of it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a history of recurring sinusitis that usually goes away and returns for the past 20 years. Right now, what I feel is funny tasting mucus running from the back of the nose down the throat. I also have to always clear my throat after I finish eating. I do not have sinus pain nor ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sinuses which are surrounding the nose secrete mucus into the nose. This mucus triggers backward into the throat, and we end up swallowing it throughout the day. However, at night, it ends up collecting in the throat, and we can feel it when we wake up. This is kno... Read Full »
There is mild cerebral edema, with facial fractures and post-nasal drip after accident. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, A 23-year-old male patient hit with bike accident, fell on back side of head, CT (Computed Tomography) scan reports reveals mild cerebral edema, with some facial fractures, currently patient is having blood clots discharge as post-nasal drip, and not associated with headache, dizziness... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. You might be worried of the cerebral edema if this will cause any harm. A repeat 48 hour CT (Computed Tomography) scan if with any signs of wakefulness deterioration is warranted if that ever happens. The blood clots is a sequelae of the traum... Read Full »
I cough and have a gag reflex after meals. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Sometimes, after I eat, I get this cough that causes me to gag and sometimes I will regurgitate a little food. I also sometimes have this tickle in my throat. I am also constantly clearing my throat because of the drainage from the sinus down the back of my throat. The phlegm is usuall... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the complaints, it seems to be some nasal pathology causing a post nasal drip and repeated throat clearing. Please send me the picture of your throat and get an X-ray of the paranasal sinuses and send me the picture. Also, tell me what medicines you have been taking ... Read Full »
Why do I have post-nasal drip after root canal treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter had a root canal yesterday and now has a strong post nasal drip that tastes like hypochlorite. Should I take her to the doctor? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Typically, you will recover completely from a minor sinus issue like this within a few days, without any intervention from your dentist. However, if you are experiencing sinus issues that have worsened, or have not gone away after 2 to 4 days after your root canal or you ... Read Full »
Why am I having lump sensation in throat, ear pain, and post nasal drip?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a male, 28 years old. I am not overweight. I had no surgeries before and no incidence of reflux, but I have sinusitis and am a heavy smoker (20 cigarettes per day). I have been smoking for around ten years. The symptoms three months ago were a sudden lump sensation in the throat. Th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You are suffering from postnasal drip and its complications. The treatment taken by you is not of post nasal drip. So, you have not gotten any relief. I advise you to start on Tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg once a day, Fluticasone nasal spray and Tablet Pantoprazole combin... Read Full »
Will my weak sense of smell due to chronic sinusitis improve with steroid nasal drops?
Query: Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with chronic sinusitis without polyps 3.5 years ago. I would share my CT (computed tomography) scan results with you, but I am not provided with the results. Initially, I experienced symptoms such as congestion, weak sense of smell, post-nasal drip, cough, pulsatile tin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your symptoms suggest chronic sinusitis. You do not have polyps but are experiencing a loss of sense of smell. I would like to explain the mechanisms of smelling. Our olfactory (smell sensory) mucosa is limited to the roof of the nasopharyn... Read Full »
I have a thick white mucus at my back throat. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am experiencing a lot of white mucus in the back of the throat for a year now. It inhibits swallowing and forcing me to hack it up and spit it out. This makes my voice scratchy. I do not have any other symptoms. I consulted an ENT doctor previously and he suggested me to take a proton pu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are two causes for your complaints. The first cause can be reflux from your stomach and so the doctor has suggested you to take a proton pump inhibitor. The second cause can be a postnasal drip. Regarding reflux, taking a proton pump inhib... Read Full »
I am having sore throat with post nasal drip and lymph node enlargement. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old and from the last two years, my sore throat is not going away. I am having a lot of post nasal drip. I tried taking OTC anti-histamines, nothing helped. Today I noticed a hard lump under the chin at right side right at the point where throat begins. What is causing it? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The symptoms listed by you point to chronic tonsillopharyngitis mostly secondary to the post nasal drip. Delving into the details, the constant post nasal drip is causing inflammation of the posterior pharyngeal wall and the tonsils in the throat. When these get infect... Read Full »
I suffer from a severe sore throat with swollen tonsils. How to recover?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 34 year old female, and I have an extremely sore throat, mainly on the left side. The roof of my mouth and tonsils are swollen. They are red but do not have any patches. I do not have a fever. I have pain while talking and swallowing. I also have body aches. The throat pain starte... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like some more detail. From when are you having these symptoms? Do you have any associated cough, fever, chills, sinus pain or pressure, ear ache or discharge, and post-nasal drip? Does anybody around you have the same symptoms? Would you be able to take a pict... Read Full »
What is the cause of the pill-stuck sensation in my throat?
Query: Hi doctor, For about five days now, I have this sensation of a pill stuck in the throat right below Adam's apple. There is no pain at all. It is not there in the morning but will show up throughout the day. I can eat and swallow without any problem, and it seems to go away when I eat. It is not quit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The foreign body sensation in your throat is basically due to acid reflux. It is irritating the throat as acid raises high up to cause stickiness. Along with all the medicines you are taking, I would add few lifestyle measures. Avoid a sedentary lifestyle and at least mo... Read Full »