postnasal drip

noun

post·​na·​sal drip ˈpōst-ˌnā-zəl- How to pronounce postnasal drip (audio)
: flow of mucous secretion from the posterior part of the nasal cavity onto the wall of the pharynx occurring usually as a chronic accompaniment of an allergic state

Examples of postnasal drip in a Sentence

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Breathing in air pollution can cause inflammation in your nasal and sinus tissues along with postnasal drip. Jenny Sweigard, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024 Your child's cough may be caused by postnasal drip and a saline solution can provide quick natural relief. Jeannette Moninger, Parents, 11 June 2024 Medicines: Cough medicine, such as Mucinex (guaifenesin), and decongestants help get rid of a runny or stuffy nose and postnasal drip. Amanda MacMillan, Health, 3 May 2024 Within the first year, every family member had allergy-like flareups, including congestion and postnasal drip. Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for postnasal drip 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postnasal drip was circa 1949

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“Postnasal drip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postnasal%20drip. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

postnasal drip

noun
post·​na·​sal drip ˈpōst-ˌnā-zəl How to pronounce postnasal drip (audio)
: a flow of mucus from the passages of the nose onto the back of the throat that occurs especially as a result of allergies

Medical Definition

postnasal drip

noun
: flow of mucous secretion from the posterior part of the nasal cavity onto the wall of the pharynx occurring usually as a chronic accompaniment of an allergic state or a viral infection
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