A long-term, unpleasant cough is one of the most frequent reasons why people visit a doctor. 10-38% of patients seeking medical attention suffer from chronic cough of unexplained etiology. Post-nasal drops, alone or in combination with other diseases, is the most common cause of chronic cough. He was diagnosed in 54% of cases. Let me tell you more about this condition.
The term upper respiratory cough syndrome refers to inflammatory processes in the upper respiratory tract (nasal cavity and sinuses), which lead to a condition where nasal secretion flows down the back of the pharynx into the bronchial tree, where it causes mechanical cough reflex. Chronic rhinitis (mostly allergic) and chronic sinusitis are the most common conditions that cause postnasal drops. Distortion of the nasal septum can also cause the syndrome.
Report on the nasal cappella: symptoms and diagnosis
- Symptoms are similar to those that occur with a cold:
- Stuffy nose
- Accumulation of mucus in the back of the nasal cavity and its drops
- Repeated cough
- Cough with sputum
- Impaired breathing through the nose
- wheeze
- Headache and painful sinuses (optional)
Symptoms of cough syndrome in the upper respiratory tract usually appear differently at different times of the day or night. During a night's sleep, the body remains in a horizontal position, and the mucus drips down into the human throat, irritates the reflex zones and causes coughing. During the day, when you are in an upright position, the mechanism is the same, but the damaged mucus is absorbed and almost does not fall on the epiglottis or vocal cords, from which the cough reflex occurs.
Doctors often take fasting nasal drops for chronic bronchitis, since its symptoms are not specific. Therefore, this condition requires several diagnostic tools that are a combination:
- History of illness or disease (history of illness)
- Characteristic complaints (a sense of mystery dripping down the back of the pharynx)
- Medical checkup
- X-ray or computed tomography results
Post Nasal Drip: Treatment
To get rid of cough syndrome with upper respiratory tract, first of all you need to treat the condition of the condition.
- In patients with allergic rhinitis, nasal corticosteroids are used. However, it is not always possible to achieve a sustainable effect when using these drugs. Therefore, it is recommended to use this method periodically, on courses, during periods when the symptoms of dripping are fully manifested.
- In the case of the use of antihistamines and anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Sometimes prescribed long-term antibiotic therapy or surgical treatment is recommended (in patients with a distorted nasal septum).
If a persistent cough of inexplicable nature puts out your life, do not delay your visit to the doctor. Professional diagnosis eliminates the possibility of multiple lung conditions. In the case of cough syndrome with upper respiratory tract, timely treatment will treat the painful symptoms and improve what you feel in general.
