postnasal drip

American  

noun

1. a trickling of mucus onto the pharyngeal surface from the posterior portion of the nasal cavity, usually caused by a cold or allergy.

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postnasal drip British  

/ pəʊstˈneɪzəl /

noun

1. med a mucus secretion from the rear part of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx, usually as the result of a cold or an allergy

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Etymology

Origin of postnasal drip

First recorded in 1945–50

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postnasal drip

These include itchiness in the eyes, ears, nose and throat, as well as sneezing, coughing, runny nose, watery eyes, a slight wheezing or whistling when you breathe, postnasal drip and skin rashes or hives.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 20, 2023

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

He confirmed that Milton was suffering from postnasal drip, possible depression, a cough and falling hair in the Peking zoo.

From New York Times ● Aug. 27, 2015

One is a postnasal drip or mucus cough, in which your body’s attack on the cold virus collects in your throat, triggering your cough.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2013