why do you cough from post nasal drip?
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a post nasal drip means there is mucous and phlegm running down the back of your pharnyx, into the back of the throat, which irritates it, thus causing the cough.
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Well first of all you need to go back to the Dr.'s..it sounds like you have already been because you are on antibiotics, but has the dr. told you what you have?\nA cough that lasts that long usually turns into bronchitis or pnemounia..but seeing that you are treating it with medicine your doctor must have a diagnosis for you...also take a cough medicine syrup that will coat your throat..some cough drops..drink lots of fluids..and rest when possible..you should call your dr. back soon to let him know your status...hope you get well soon!!!
338494
Yes, you may have pneumonia or bronchitis.  You should get a chest x-ray.  Blood in the spit(sputum) is not normal if its coming from the lungs and not from your mouth.
316199
You have small, fine hairs in your nose and lungs as a filtration system to keep anything unhealthy from getting in. Unfortunately, the hairs, to do their job, are very moist and sticky, like fly paper. Eventually, there is a build up of waste, and you sneeze (nose) or cough (lungs) to clear it out. Then you grow new hairs and start again.\nThis is why smokers are constantly coughing. And why they get lung cancer when they've overloaded their lungs filtering system.
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an old therapy for nasal drainage and congestion is called ear candling or coning.  They work wonders.  It will stop your nasal drainage, congestion and cough for a week or more.  I use them for the same thing and now only have to use them once a month.  If you are interested you can check them out at lrwhandmadecreations.com.  Hope this helps.
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Maybe the stuff you were inhaling from the turtle tank gave you a sinus infection which is where the headache would come from - do you feel it on your temples, and pressure behind your eyes, nose, and bridge of nose?  The sore throat could also be from irritannts from the tank, or just part of the sinus infection... it sounds like you just have a regular cold though, and the turtle tank was just a coinincidents.  If it persists go to the doctor.  In the meantime just take it easy and drink lots of water.
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I'm not sure why it happens but it could be due to sinus issues.  Have you tried giving him a child's expectant cough syrup.  Also have you tried vicks vapor rub in a dish of hot water in his room.  Or a little vicks rubbed on his chest.  \nThis helps me at night when I get congested.  \nBest of luck with him
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You sneeze because you have something in your nose and your body is trying to get it out.  You don't get it out the first time, or your nose is still irritated.
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A dry cough is noise but no mucus. A wet cough is productive (you are spitting up mucus.)\n\nStop. Don't reach for the cough medicine until you know what you're doing. And certainly don't give it to children or people with addictions until you understand exactly what those ingredients mean.\n\n\nThe first thing to find out is whether your cough mixture is an antitussive or an expectorant. It cannot be both. One cough mixture does not treat all coughs. If your cough mixture claims to contain both ingredients (and there are some which do), put it back on the shelf immediately.\n\n\n\nAn antitussive is a cough mixture which stops the coughing reflex. It is intended for the kind of cough we commonly call dry: that itchy, persistent scratch in the throat. It's often caused by an irritation in the throat, and coughing just makes the irritation worse. So the best remedy is to suppress the body's natural reaction to cough. Antitussives may be addictive, because they work on the cough reflex in the brain. If you are concerned about addiction, look for an antitussive called dextromethorphan, which is considered safe.\n\nAn expectorant is a cough mixture which assists the coughing reflex. Yes, that's right, it helps you cough more. It is intended for the kind of cough we commonly call wet, or productive: you cough up mucus. Where is that mucus coming from? It's coming from your lungs. What happens if you don't cough it out? You can answer that one yourself.\n\n\nYour lungs normally produce a certain amount of mucus, which is carried out of the lungs by little hair-like cilia lining the air pipes. It's so natural you don't even notice it. However, if you have an infection, or sometimes just an allergic reaction to something, this can result in a buildup of mucus. Your body's natural reaction is to clear the lungs by coughing. Once the infection has cleared, and the mucus buildup has gone, the coughing will stop by itself and you'll be able to breathe again.\n\n\nThat's step one. Identify what kind of cough you want to treat, and buy the right kind of formulation. Anti-tussives for dry coughs, expectorants for wet coughs. If you want to keep cough mixture in your first aid cupboard, make sure you have one of each.\n\n\nStep two is to find out more about the other ingredients in a cough mixture. Very few cough mixtures have just one ingredient. Often, the ingredients fight each other instead of working together.\n\n\nSome cough mixtures have ingredients to help stop pain. This can be useful with both an antitussive and an expectorant. If your throat is sore, you want to soothe the pain. If your lungs are painful from a tight chest caused by inflammation, some pain relief is always welcome. Codeine is often added to cough mixture to help soothe the pain. That's fine - but be aware that codeine is potentially very addictive. It is a derivative of morphine, which is a powerful narcotic painkiller. If you're buying a cough mixture for children or people with addictions, avoid the codeine.\n\n\nAnother ingredient often added to cough mixtures is an antihistamine, which helps fight allergic reactions. It is probably a good combination with an antitussive, where coughing may result from an allergic reaction in the throat. It can happen that lungs fill up with phlegm caused by an allergic post-nasal drip, for example, so don't be surprised to see it in an expectorant.\n\n\nSome cough mixtures have a bronchodilator added. This is an ingredient that helps widen the air passages in the lungs. It can be a very helpful ingredient when your lungs are filled with mucus, because it gives the mucus room to move so that it can be coughed out more easily. It is completely useless in an antitussive and serves only to increase the price.\n\n\nDecongestants help soften the phlegm, so that it can move out of the lungs more easily. Once again, these are only appropriate in an expectorant. Your doctor
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I get sinus infections alot w/ my allergies. I suffer from Post Nasal drip, the best thing i found to relieve it is Sine-Off, it works the best and is the only medicine known to say it relieve post nasal drip right on the label. \n\nYou can find it at family dollar and other stores. i have provided a link to make it easier to locate for you. \n\nalso you can use vapo-rub from vicks. either put some on your neck and chest or fill a sink with steamy hot water and put a heaping tablespoon in the water to melt and hold your head above the water to inhale the vapors with a towel tented over you to keep in the heat and vapors. that also helps alot. I use the generic version its the same thing and alot cheaper. works just as great.
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Our bodies produce mucous as a protection from things such as viruses, dust, etc., to keep them from getting past our nasal and mouths cavities and into our lungs or blood stream and other places they do not belong.  \n\nWhen something considered even more of a threat appears, the body goes into overdrive trying to protect itself from the foreign invader.  Phlegm is usually mucous accompanied by infection.  For it to appear so suddenly after eating or drinking dairy products suggests you have a sinus infection that is exacerbated by a food sensitivity to milk products.  \n\nA sinus infection is an insidious thing that can take 6 months to a year of natural treatment to get rid of.  Desisting from eating things you are sensitive to while clearning the infection is crucial.  \n\nI'd highly recommend going to a Naturopathic doctor to get checked out for food sensitivities and sinus infection and ask them their opinion of nasal lavage.  Continuing with a sinus infection for a long time can cause your body's immune system to become further compromised and, if you don't already suffer from allergies or asthma, you can develop these conditions later in life if you don't take care of the problem now.\n\nI wish you well!
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If the discharge from your nose is crystal clear, it's probably allergies.  If its yellowish, it could be a cold.  If it is allergies it could be from either outside(the weeds) or inside(are there any new carpets?)
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Depends on what type of cough.  When I get a really bad cold, I take a few belts of the bottle of Jack Daniels I've had in the pantry for 8 years.
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Sounds like the doc said, an inflamation, maybe caused by an infection.  I've had it a few times, but normally following a rib injury, which does not have to be major. You don't breathe properly, or cough, so the air in the bottom of the lungs gets stagnant.
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sounds like you have a chronic cough and should really have another Dr. check you out. but, you can use a vaporizer to moisten the air and that usually makes it easier to breathe and soothes the throat (therefore the cough). you can have someone try cupping their hand and beating on your back like burping a child. this helps to break up the congestion in your lungs. you can always try herbal healers, or take hot baths/showers with an herb mized in. (don't know a specific herb to tell you)  other than that, if your coughing still persists on a serious level, you need to have something done by a dr. hope this helps!
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Are you using a nasal spray ?\nIf yes, the taste could be from the spray that drops back to the throat.\nIf not, it could be a post-nasal drip of mucus from the nose. Check also to see if you nose is bleeding since you 'blew your nose real good' an hour ago. This may damage the nasal membrane and causes nose bleed and the blood can drop into the throat.\nGargle with water may help.\nIf you cold does not get better soon. Check with your doctor.
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You shouldn't say that it "sucks balls," but coughing can be painful and annoying. \n\nIf you have a productive cough, which is like a wet cough, here are some possible reasons why:\n-viral illnesses, like a common cold\n-infections of the lungs or upper airway passages\n-pneumonia\n-bronchitis\n-sinusitis\n-tuberculosis\n-chronic lung disease\n-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)\n-stomach acid backing up into the esophagus (could be gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD)\n-nasal discharge draining down the back of the throat (postanasal drip syndrome)\n-smoking/tobacco use\n\nIf you have a non-productive cough, or a dry cough, here are some possible reasons:\n-viral illnesses, like one that lasts for weeks after a common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), etc.\n-bronchospasm (spasms in the bronchial tubes caused by irritation)\n-allergies/allergic rhinitis\n-if you're taking medications called ACE inhibitors used to control high blood pressure (Capoten, Vasotec, Prinivil, Zestril, Zestoretic)\n-exposure to dust, fumes, and chemicals in work environment\n-asthma (also includes wheezing, shortness of breath, or a feeling of tightness in chest)\n\nIf you're a child, it could be:\n-croup\n-bronchiolitis\n-infection of the lower respiratory system, like one caused by respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV\n-a foreign object, like a toy or food, stuck in the airway\n-exposure to secondhand smoke\n-emotional or psychological problems\n\n(Most coughs seem to be caused by viral illnesses)\n\nIf the cough is persistant and bothering you, it might be best to get a health evaluation from your doctor. A cough is a symptom, not a disease, so your doctor will need to evaluate other symptoms that you may be having to diagnose a possible problem. Other symptoms include sore throat, sinus pressure, or ear pain.\n\nIf your cough is a productive cough, don't try to get rid of it. It's your body's way to removing foreign substances and mucus from your lungs and upper airway passages. But... sometimes coughs are so bad that they can hurt your breathing and prevent prope rest. Here are some tips to help you feel more comfortable with a cough:\n-drink plenty of healthy fluids to thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat; if you have a dry cough, drink honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. (don't give honey to kids younger than 1 year old)\n-elevate your head with extra pillows at night to ease a dry cough\n-suck on cough drops or hard candy\n-quit smoking or use any forms of tobacco, especially while you have a cough\n-avoid exposure to smoke, dust, and other pollutants that are inhaled, or wear a face mask when you are being exposed to them\n-take aceetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or ketoprofen (all over-the-counter pain relievers) in moderation to relieve discomfort associated with cough; don't exceed recommended daily dosage, carefully read and follow the directions, call your doctor before taking anything that you think may affect your health or interact with other medications, don't take aspirin if you're under 20 years old, and don't take anything if you are or could be pregnant without calling your doctor first.\n\nOther tips:\n-use a cool air humidifier; use only water in the humidifier and let the vapor blow directly into your face\n-sit in the bathroom and turn on the shower to create steam, close the door and stay in the room for several minutes, breathing the moist air\n-breathe the cool night air (but stay bundled up)\n\nIf home treatments don't help, I would see a doctor as soon as you can, especially if you have any of these symptoms:\n-moderate to severe chest pain\n-difficulty breathing\n-fever\n-coughing up blood\n-a cough lasts longer than 2 weeks without other respiratory symptoms\n-symptoms get more severe or more frequent\n\nCough prevention:\n-wash your hands frequently during cold and flu season\n-avoid people who have a cold