Catarrh, or postnasal drip, is the medical term for a buildup of mucus in the back of the nose, throat, or sinuses. Often, catarrh is the result of an intermittent or temporary illness, such as an ...

Many of us have experienced the feeling of mucus trapped in our nose or throat. The sensation can sometimes lead to discomfort or a constant urge to swallow or clear your throat. This condition is ...

That persistent feeling of mucus dripping down the back of your throat or constant need to clear your nose isn’t just annoying — it’s a condition called catarrh that affects millions of Americans.

There are many things that can cause catarrh. The causes can be allergic, especially in dry season when one reacts to environmental factors such as dust, cold and pollen. Catarrh can also be due to ...

The nose, ear and throat are much related. What affects the nose may affect the other two organs and vice versa. Nasal discharge is a common symptom of an underlying disease state in both adults and ...

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Catarrh is inflammation of the mucous membranes in one of the airwaves or cavities of the body. The back of the nose, throat and sinuses are usually affected, and while it can be difficult to get rid ...

Catarrh is usually caused by the immune system reacting to a cold, infection or irritation. Other causes can include hay fever and allergic rhinitis - inflammation of the inside of the nose caused by ...

Based on: Autumnal Catarrh (Hay Fever), with Illustrative Maps. By Morrill Wyman, M. D., late Hersey Professor Adjunct of the Theory and Practice of Medicine in Harvard University, etc., etc. New York ...

I am 65, a lifelong non-smoker and mostly healthy. Ever since a throat infection some years ago, for which I was prescribed antibiotics, I have suffered from a build-up of catarrh. It feels like there ...

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