Should I see an ENT about chronic post-nasal drip?

[millepora]

I have seen a PCP numerous times, and have been given a number of homeopathic remedies and medication, but nothing has worked.

I have been been advised to try: salt water gargles, neti pot with saltwater, a humidifier, drinking a lot of water, staying away from dairy.

I have been given anti-histamines, general antibiotics, flonase, and nothing has made the problem any better.

I have had the problem for over a year now, I find myself constantly clearing my throat (usually 50-75 times a day), because of that constant choking feeling. I assume this is probably from the mucus being on my tonsils and uvula. . Most of the time very little mucus actually comes up, but when it does it is pretty viscous. This is my only problem, I suffer from minor allergies, but nothing very noticeable.

Anyway, my basic insurance (school) hardly covers anything for a specialist, so most of the cost will be coming out of my pocket, that is why I am trying to figure out whether it would even be worthwhile to get referred.

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[plauto]

or you can go see an ENT from your school. He might see you for free. Some docs at my school do that.

 

[resxn]

I think you should see an ENT. Asking for medical advice is against the terms of the board, but I wouldn't be surprised if you have laryngopharyngeal reflux. Unless you actually feel a tremendous amount of PND, that's probably not going to be the likely cause of the throat clearing.

 

[yaah]

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