(Crazy, right?)
The purpose is to moisten your nose and throat while also cleansing these cavities of foreign matter.
become thick or you’re experiencing issues swallowing, you’ll feel that leaky-faucet dripping sensation.
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Read on for what they had to say.
Meet the Experts
Drink Plenty of Fluids
Drink enough water each day.
This will help replace the fluids lost during a cold or the flu.
Tea with ginger, in particular, can soothe a sore throat.
A 2013 review found that ginger can help suppress mucus production.
A long, hot shower (in which you inhale the steam) can work wonders, as well.
“The cause of post nasal drip can be different for everyone,” says Yagoda.
), the mucus becomes thick and sticky and is noticeable as postnasal drip.
Sometimes, food allergies can cause similar symptoms.
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Updated December 6, 2019.
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National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.Peppermint oil.
Updated October, 2020.
