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Postnasal drip syndrome<\/h1>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Post Excerpt” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ text_font_size=”22px” text_line_height=”1.5em” link_font=”|600|||||||” header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#003E90″ header_font_size=”44px” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” header_3_line_height=”1.2em” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”36px” header_font_size_phone=”28px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”22px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_3_font_size_tablet=”” header_3_font_size_phone=”18px” header_3_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”%91%93″]With postnasal drip syndrome, mucus from the nose drips into the pharynx and throat, and down into the bronchi. What can affected persons do?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cegla.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/postnasal-drip-syndrom.jpg” alt=”Postnasal drip syndrome” title_text=”Postnasal drip syndrome” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”120%” width_tablet=”120%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_margin=”||10px|-10%|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||on||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]Typical symptoms of postnasal drip syndrome are mucus formation in the area of the nose and sinuses
\n\u00a9 Fotolia.com<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”800px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||60px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Postnasal drip syndrome (PNDS for short) is not an independent medical condition but rather a symptom that can occur in conjunction with different underlying diseases.<\/p>\n

Something that is unusual to the development process is a phenomenon known as \u201cstage migration\u201d: Although the source of the disease is found in the upper respiratory tract, the progression of the disease largely takes place in the lower respiratory tract. How does this happen?<\/p>\n

When the mucous membranes in the upper respiratory tract become inflamed and the nose is blocked, the secretions are unable to drain freely through the nose. With postnasal drip syndrome, they drip instead through the airways into the lower respiratory tract (see drawing below). As a result, the infection is transmitted to the lungs.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”800px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cegla.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/pnds.jpg” alt=”PNDS” title_text=”PNDS” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

From a cold to bronchitis \u2013 How postnasal drip syndrome emerges<\/h2>\n

The cause of postnasal drip syndrome is related in most cases to an acute or chronic infection<\/strong> in the nasal area (rhinitis\/sinusitis). A trigger can be the common cold, for example.<\/p>\n

Aside from infectious origins, other underlying diseases may also cause postnasal drip syndrome. Allergic reactions in particular are common, but autoimmune diseases and a non-specific hypersensitivity of the airways may also come into question. In addition, postnasal drip syndrome may be associated with irritation in the stomach region, e.g., gastroesophageal reflux disease (acid reflux).[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”100%” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”800px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ background_color=”#f4f4f4″ custom_margin=”||50px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px|25px|20px|25px|true|true” border_width_left=”3px” border_color_left=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” global_colors_info=”{}”]If the symptoms are long-lasting, an underlying chronic disease<\/strong> is probable. For example, a chronic sinusitis or an allergic rhinitis may present a permanent disruption in the flow of secretions, and contribute to the chronification of the postnasal drip syndrome.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

Coughing, throat clearing, mucus in the throat \u2013
\nThe symptoms of postnasal drip syndrome<\/h2>\n

Postnasal drip syndrome is one of the most common causes of chronic coughs. The cough is dry but may produce secretions. Patients also recognise postnasal drip syndrome from the unpleasant presence of phlegm in the pharynx and throat, which appears especially when lying down.<\/p>\n

Other typical symptoms are a constant urge to clear the throat, hoarseness, and a feeling of obstruction in the throat. Even shortness of breath may occur in severe cases. Depending on the underlying disease, allergic symptoms such as headaches, facial pain, fever, and fatigue may also arise.<\/p>\n

If the cause of the disease is not treated, the inflammation may also move to the lower respiratory tract for the long term. Therefore, postnasal drip syndrome is often a participant in the emergence of chronic pulmonary diseases such as bronchial asthma<\/a> or chronic bronchitis.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.2.1″ max_width=”1080px” custom_margin=”30px||30px||false|false” custom_padding=”30px||30px||false|false” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”rgba(0,0,0,0.25)” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”rgba(0,0,0,0.25)” global_module=”7019″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.cegla.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/rc-cornet-plus-nasal_400.jpg” alt=”Atemtherapieger\u00e4t RC\u2011Cornet\u00ae PLUS NASAL” url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjEyMDYifX0=@” _builder_version=”4.16″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” width=”80%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”1vw||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||on||||||” text_text_color=”#164194″ text_font_size=”20px” header_font=”||||||||” custom_margin=”||10px” custom_padding=”||0px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

RC-Cornet\u00ae PLUS NASAL<\/p>\n

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OPEP therapy for the upper respiratory tract \u2013 effective, simple and good<\/h2>\n

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Which treatment helps with postnasal drip syndrome?<\/h2>\n

Mucus dissolution in the upper airways is of critical importance in the treatment of postnasal drip syndrome. Since it involves sensitive structures, a gentle approach is recommended:<\/p>\n