A condition in which mucus from the nose runs down into the throat and is swallowed.
Discharge of nasal mucus into the pharynx, caused by rhinitis, sinusitis, or hypersecretion of mucus and usually associated with a feeling of nasal and throat obstruction and with unpleasant taste and odor. Treatment includes agents to constrict nasal vessels; irrigation of sinuses, if necessary; surgical correction of nasal polyps or deviated septum, if indicated; allergy treatment, and/or antibiotics.
The sensation of mucus dripping down the throat from the back of the nose and accumulating in the throat. It is associated with the common cold, allergies, and other conditions causing inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose. Symptoms include clearing the throat often, along with mild and unproductive cough (usually at night). Therapy may involve decongestants, nasal sprays, and avoiding known allergens. Antibiotics are rarely required unless the sinuses are involved.
A condition due to rhinitis or sinusitis in which a discharge flows from the nasopharynx region into the oropharynx.
A clear or viscous fluid secretion originating from the rear of the nose and flowing into the nasopharynx (the uppermost portion of the throat situated behind the nose), especially during nighttime when an individual is reclined. This liquid discharge might lead to coughing, hoarseness, or a sensation akin to having a foreign object. Common triggers encompass allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane) and the ordinary cold. Another factor, particularly in young children, is enlarged adenoids.