Homeopathic Remedies for Post Nasal Drip

You may consider PND (postnasal drip) a minor issue but it can cause a lot of irritation. An annoying feeling that can restrict the person’s daily activities, PND is a condition in which a person is consistently dealing with secretions in the throat. PND is defined as mucus dripping from the back of the nose into the throat. It is also known as the upper airway cough syndrome. PND is associated with a constant urge to clear the throat as there is an irritation with the flow of the fluid in the throat. The irritants available in the secretions could result in a cough reflex.

Homeopathic Treatment for Postnasal Drip

Homeopathic medicines for Postnasal Drip can cure the condition effectively. Homeopathy is replete with remedies that can safely treat PND and without any side-effects. Since homeopathy boosts the own defense system of the body to fight infection, this mode of treatment is safe. Another benefit of using these medicines is that they are devoid of toxins and most of them are obtained from natural substances.

Top Homeopathic Medicines for Postnasal Drip

The best homeopathic medicines for Post Nasal Drip include Kali Bichrome, Hydrastis, Corallium Rubrum, Natrum Mur, Hepar Sulph, Natrum Phos, Sticta, Merc Sol and Allium Cepa.

1. Kali Bichrome – To Treat Post Nasal Drip With Sinusitis

It is an ideal medicine to cure PND. It is prescribed in conditions when the secretions are thick, green and ropy in nature. To clear the throat, the person hawks a lot. The frontal sinus and the root of the nose are inflamed, resulting in a painful experience.

2. Hydrastis – For PND With Thick Ropy Secretion    

There is no doubt in saying that homeopathy offers excellent treatment for Postnasal Drip. One of the top remedies in homeopathy to treat this condition is hydrastis. This works well in cases where the secretions are very thick, ropy and sticky in form. The patient’s secretions fall from the posterior nares into the throat. There is an irritation because a continuous feeling of mucus in the throat.  There is a lot of hawking involved in order to expel the mucus. Usually, yellow, thick mucus come out. Both the nares get raw and the patient feels a constant desire to blow out from the nose. When the postnasal drip is in children, the kid gets up from the sleep because of thick, sticky droppings. There is a burning sensation in the throat with a raw feeling.

3. Corallium Rubrum – For Postnasal Drip With Cough

Corallium Rubrum is another helpful medicine to deal with Postnasal Drip. Corallium is ideal in cases when there is a lot of mucus secreted from the posterior nares. The person hawks up a lot of mucus and cough is also present with it and it is dry and spasmodic in nature. Apart from this, nasal discharge from the front of the nose is also experienced with abundant secretions. It results in a feeling of cold air when you inhaled air.

4. Natrum Mur – For PND Linked with Cold Or Nasal Allergy

Natrum Mur is the best homeopathic medicine to treat Postnasal drip linked with cold or nasal energy. The patient of this medicine complains of mucus dripping from the nose into the throat with associated symptoms of cold or nasal allergy. It includes runny nose, sneezing and watery eyes. There is a blockage of nose may present too.

5. Hepar Sulph – When Postnasal Drip Is Related to Cold, Sinusitis

This remedy works well in cases where PND is associated with cold and sinusitis. when it is indicated, a watery or thick discharge from nose with sneezing is present. The cold air triggers it. the inhaled air causes cold inside the nose. The mucus may contain stains of blood in it that drips in the throat.

6. Sticta – To Manage PND, Blocked Nose And Fullness At the Root Of Nose

Sticta is very useful in cases when there is dripping of mucus in posterior throat and blocked nose. Fullness at the root of the nose is also experienced. Nasal blockage becomes worse at night that disturbs sleep of the person. Mucus in the throat is also present that dries soon forming scabs. A desire to blow nose is also there but no discharge occurs.

7. Natrum Phos – For Acid Reflux And Post Nasal Drip

When a person is suffering from acid reflux issues along with PND, this medicine can be used. This remedy will treat the acid reflux that results in postnasal dripping. When thick yellow mucus is dripping in the throat, it will be beneficial. The condition becomes worse at night waking the patient from sleep. The sufferer sits up to clear the throat. Apart from this, symptoms related to acid reflux are also present such as heartburn, and sour burps.

8. Merc Sol – For Mucus Trickling In Throat Which Results in Hawking

Merc Sol is very effective when a patient suffers from dripping of mucus in the throat with marked hawking. Hoarseness of voice may also be present. Sneezing may be present with nasal discharge. There is a yellowish-green discharge from the nose.

9. Allium Cepa – When Lumpy Mucus Passes From Nose Into Throat

Allium Cepa is useful in cases where lumpy mucus passes from the nose into the throat. It is one of the major remedies to deal with nasal allergy. In these cases, there is a discharge from nose that results in burning in the nose and the upper lips. It is associated with non-irritating eye discharge and sneezing. Homeopathy is very helpful for post-nasal drip because they are devoid of side effects and safe to use. Homeopathy boosts the defense system of your own body to fight infection, that is the reason it is non-intrusive. Another benefit of using these medicines is that most of them are from natural substances.

Symptoms of Postnasal Drip

Postnasal Drip is described as excessive mucus production from the nasal mucosa. This mucus gathers at the back of your nose or throat and results in:

• Sensation of mucus falling from the back of the nose
• Hoarse voice
• Chronic cough
• Bad breath
• Hawking and desire to clear throat frequently
• A sore throat
• Painful ear infections

Causes of Postnasal Drip

It can happen due to multiple reasons which include:

• Flu and Cold: They are caused by viral infections affecting the throat and the nose. Cold is less severe than flue. They can result in postnasal dripping with other key symptoms of nasal discharge, nasal congestion, sneezing, body pains, sore throat and fever.
• Sinusitis: It stands for the inflammation and swelling of air filled spaces in skull. It can result in PND along with other symptoms including nasal blockage, nasal discharge, headache, pain/tenderness around nose, cheeks, eyes, forehead, sore throat and cough.
• Nasal Allergy (Allergic Rhinitis): it stands for allergic response to a specific allergen which includes pollens, dust mites, resulting in runny nose, sneezing, stuffed nose, itchy watery eyes. Postnasal drip may be associated with these symptoms.
• Rhinitis (Non-allergic): This type of rhinitis causes the same symptoms as one can face during the allergic rhinitis but it is without any allergic reaction.
• Deviated Nasal Septum (DNS): in this condition, the wall divides the nasal cavity into two halves take the place of one side. Consequently, one side of nasal cavity gets small that makes the mucus drainage difficult resulting in PND.
• Gastric Reflux: It is a back flow of stomach acid from the stomach into the esophagus, throat and mouth.
• If an object stuck in nose especially with children can result in it
• Medications: Some medicines which include high blood pressure, birth control pills can cause postnasal drip
• Weather Change: Changing weather, dry air, cold weather and eating some high spicy food items
• Pregnancy
• Swallowing Disorder: In this case, the main problem is not in excessive production of mucus but an inadequate clearance of the throat instead

Pathophysiology

A small amount of mucus is produced by our nose and throat on a continuous level. There are three functions of this mucus. First of all, the nasal membrane remains moist, second of all, it filters and traps any inhaled foreign matter such as bacteria or virus and lastly it fights infection. Everyone swallows this mucus unknowingly. When its production increases because of any reason, it starts gathering in the back of throat. When it becomes thick or excessive in nature, it drips down the throat from the back of nose and one notices it. As a result, it activates the receptors in the respiratory tract causing the protective cough due to this irritation.

Lifestyle Management Tips

• Stay Hydrated: Take warm drinks including warm soup, hot tea. It will not only thin the mucus but also keep you hydrated
• If you have allergies, use dust mite-proof cover for pillows and mattresses. Use hot water to wash your bedsheets, and pillows on a regular basis
• Sleep with head elevated to drain the mucus
• If PND is due to acid reflux, do not consume spicy food, the last meal of the day should be consumed at least 3 hours before going to bed.

Note: Medicines mentioned here are for information purpose only. Kindly do not self-medicate.

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I had accomplished D. H. M. S in 2008, I have been into practice (in Rawalpindi & Islamabad) for more or less 14 years. During my practice, I have been treating acute as well as chronic disorders. I had also completed MHS (Masters of Human Sexuality) in 2014 from SAIHS. Covid-19, Dengue fever, Genetic Disorders, Auto-immune Diseases, Sexual dysfunctions and disorders in males as well as females attract my attention, therefore, I love to solve these cases.

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