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

My most bothersome allergy symptom was postnasal drip.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2022

“You wake up in the morning, you probably have a stuffy nose because of allergies. You get some postnasal drip. You get a sore throat,” he said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2022

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

Gloria C. Endres, a lifelong resident, described the constant cough and runny nose as the “South Philly postnasal drip” in a letter to The South Philly Review, a local publication.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2020

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