postnasal

American  

[pohst-ney-zuhl] / ˈpoʊstˈneɪ zəl /

adjective

1. located or occurring behind the nose or in the nasopharynx, as a flow of mucus; nasopharyngeal.

   a postnasal infection.

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Etymology

Origin of postnasal

First recorded in 1895–1900; post- + nasal ¹

Example Sentences

This can also help relieve coughing and sore throat symptoms that are often triggered, at least in part, by accumulated excess mucus draining back into your throat, creating a condition called postnasal drip.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 26, 2022

Reflux can also affect the respiratory tract, resulting in hoarseness, wheezing, postnasal drip, cough or asthma.

From New York Times • Aug. 23, 2021

One question needed no translation, having accompanied the Japanese sensation like a stubborn postnasal drip since his Masters victory in April: Does he feel any pressure?

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2021

Froum suggests using one to moisturize your nasal passage, while clearing away postnasal drip that may be increasing the amount of bacteria in your mouth.

From Slate • Jul. 6, 2018

People who have mucus in their throats typically call it postnasal drip, which suggests the source is above — in the nose and upper airways.

From Washington Post • Nov. 10, 2017