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Picture this—you've just snuggled into bed and are trying to drift off when you notice the dreaded postnasal drip. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to treat postnasal drip at home that will make you more comfortable. Whether it's relaxing, opening up your sinuses, or taking the right medication, there are home remedies for postnasal drip that will relieve irritation and help you get the rest you need!
Steps
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Tips
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You may be able to find a sinus product that combines a decongestant with an antihistamine.Thanks
Warnings
- Avoid mixing medications since they may interact to cause side effects.Thanks
- Contact your doctor if you develop a fever, have bloody mucus, have difficulty breathing, or have mucus that smells bad.[10]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/treatments-for-post-nasal-drip
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/treatments-for-post-nasal-drip
- ↑ https://www.mottchildren.org/health-library/hw67090
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/allergies/in-depth/allergy-medications/ART-20047403?p=1
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/allergies/in-depth/allergy-medications/ART-20047403?p=1
- ↑ https://familydoctor.org/decongestants-otc-relief-for-congestion/?adfree=true
- ↑ https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/postnasal-drip-not-usually-related-to-bad-breath/
- ↑ https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep
- ↑ https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep