Post nasal drip

I have had allergies my entire life. As a kid I could use benedryl and that would be enough to get me through the day. However, as I was going through puberty they got a bit out of control. It took me a while to find something that would work well enough to keep me awake, alert and able to function as normally as I could at school. This is when I started with the post nasal drip problem. Along with the post nasal drip issue I also suffered from have mucus coming from my eyes, which would result in me having to use hot/warm water in the morning to uncrust my eyes. Again, very little was dripping through my nose. I am 24 now and nothing seems to help eliminate the post nasal drip with is constant. Additionally, now nothing drips through my nose when I am sick or my allergies. I feel congested and blow my nose and nothing comes out. I constantly sound congested to others. I wish I could sound normal again. Nothing drains through my nose anymore. I have post nasal drip all the time. I was diagnosed with asthma recently due to the bad allergy problems. I have indoor and outdoor allergies year round. I have an inhaler for am/pm and one for exercise and emergency. That seems to help with the breathing difficulties however, I still have constant post nasal drip. Yes, this does often times cause nausea. I do suffer from headaches and the occasional migraine. I am at my wits end with this. I am wondering if anyone else went through this. What is the answer to eliminating this post nasal drip dilemma. Am I a candidate for nasal surgery?

Hi nj, Welcome to the forum.

You didn't mention allergy shots. A lot of us take them with amazing results. Have you considered this with your allergist?

There are some pretty helpful prescription nasal sprays too. I also use a large sinus wash bottle with saline and Budesonide (Rx).

I use saline everyday. It doesn't eliminate the problem. But i can feel that is does clean me out a bit. I have used nasal sprays in the past however, I always ended up with a side effect to where it was better to not take it. The last time I was at the allergist we did discuss allergy shots, but she said it wouldn't eliminate my post nasal drip. It will just eliminate every other symptom

May need to treat sinus infection...most chronic sinus issues are from sinus infections from fungal sources. Antibiotics will not work...need anti-fungal sinus rinses. Consult an Environmental Medicine specialist for help.

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-Razzle