What Is Post Nasal Drip?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. A Cough
Coughs are not usually dangerous in themselves, but they can be very uncomfortable indeed and, in some cases, they can make other conditions worse. They can be a sign of a potentially serious underlying cause, but they are usually caused by something that is not so serious, such as post nasal drip.
The dripping of the mucus down the back of the throat can irritate the throat, resulting in a cough that tends to be worse at night time. In addition, patients will often find that their throat becomes sore and scratchy. In many cases, the cough will make the sore throat worse.
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