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How do I actually get rid of post nasal drip? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by yuuunikki@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Stuff the pharmacy told me doesn't work

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[–] xtr0n@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

What they said plus Mucinex (or the generic) makes the goo more fluid so it can drain out faster/better. Irrigation with a neti pot or sinus rinse bottle can be a huge help too. Use 2 packets of the salt that comes with the bottle; the extra salt helps draw water out of the tissue to reduce swelling. Try to snarf the water down the back of your nose and spit it out of your mouth.

Good luck. PND is annoying AF

[–] Balthazar@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I think Mucinex has been demonstrated to be as effective as phenylephrine (i.e., not).

[–] Gerudo@lemm.ee 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Mucinex is recommended due to it having guaifenesin, it helps loosen up the mucus.

Phenylephrine is the stuff that doesn't work, but it is usually found in Mucinex too.

[–] Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 weeks ago

Generic Guaifenesin syrup, ask the pharmacist. It's OTC but sometimes it's behind the counter

[–] Balthazar@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Phenylephrine isn't the only OTC medication that doesn't work.

[–] Gerudo@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago

That study was specific to cold and flu treatments, it wasn't saying the medicines listed don't work at all for treating other issues.

[–] xtr0n@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

Damn. I didn’t realize. I have had it recommended by a doctor for mild sinus infections along with an anti inflammatory and it seemed to help, but I must admit I didn’t check any studies. I will say that the few I did find were about coughs, which could be different