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Acid reflux and post nasal drip

Posted By Maria (Wilmington, De) on 03/22/2010

About 6 months ago I had a terrible case of acid reflux. After many visits and phone calls my dr sent me to an ENT doctor. He did a nasal scope and said I was being hit from both ends, the stomach and my post nasal drip. I am keeping the acid reflux under control but the post nasal drip is irritating my throat so bad that I cant tell if its acid reflux or my pnd. I use sprays for the pnd and irrigate my passages but it still flairs up during the day. Any idea as to what I can do to get rid the pnd? Maria

Replied by Cassie (Boston, Ma) on 10/23/2010

I need a PND remedy too. I often get it after I eat. Can't tell if it's due to acid reflux or not. Tried Betaine HCL for low stomach acid but it seems to make it worse!

Replied by Patrice (Nashua, Nh) on 12/20/2010

It seems like no one has a reply for PND which is with me practically 20 hours out of 24-hour day. This constant spitting up is irritating to the throat and limits my social activities.

Replied by Brooke (Montgomery, Tx, Usa) on 12/21/2010

It has been with me for the past year also Patrice. It is very annoying!! I have tried every remedy on here, and it is still with me!! I am now taking the baking soda again, hoping that will do something, but if someone has a better idea then it would be appreciated!

Replied by Self (Ny) on 12/21/2010

Colds/flu/respiratory infections/sinusitis, dehydration, allergies, acid reflux, hormonal imbalance (e.g. Excess estrogen from the pill) can all cause post nasal drip.

1. Drink plenty of water (dechlorinated and defluoridated). This will help dissolve mucous and flush it from the body.

2. Keep the air hydrated. Use a humidifier.

3. Avoid mucous causing and acidic foods. This means stick to fresh vegetables, some legumes and whole grains, a little fruit and seeds. Dairy, meats and many processed foods are mucous causing and acidic.

4. Alkalize the body. Most people are acidic from bad diet and stress. Two to three times a day, on an empty stomach (morning and an 1-2 hrs before sleep), add 1/4 tspn of baking soda to 2 tspns (you can build up to 2 tblspns) of raw organic apple cider vinegar. After it stops fizzing, add one cup of water. Give yourself a couple days off each week, from this. This will also help dissolve the mucous and if the PND is caused by acid reflux, this remedy will also help that as well.

5. Gargle with sea salt water. Mix 1/2 tbspn sea salt with 1 cup of water and gargle as needed.

6. Use sea salt nasal irrigation. Mix 1 tspn of sea salt in 1 cup of water (you can also add a pinch of baking soda) into a neti pot or a nose syringe or small aerosol pump spray for the nose.

[If "Using a syringe, tip your head back and fill one side of your nose up with the mixture. You have to close off the back of your throat with your tongue to prevent choking on it. Move your head around so that the mixture goes into your sinus cavities, then bring your head forward so that the water runs out. Blow your nose gently to remove the excess. Repeat several times for each nostril and continue to do it at least three times a day. This will help flush away any allergens or toxins that are causing excess mucous. "
Source: http://www.homeremediesfor.net/post-nasal-drip

If using a neti pot, here is an example
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8sDIbRAXlg

7. Try some raw honey and lemon in a warm tea. This will help with drainage.

8. Get an allergy test done to see what you may be allergic too (e.g. Pets, clothing material, detergents, foods, dust, etc).

9. If the PND is thick yellow or green, it means infection. You can check this link for natural antibiotics https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/natural_antibiotics.html
If it gets really bad, consult a naturopathic doctor. Give this protocol a little time.

Replied by Tracy (Portland, Or) on 06/19/2011

My Post Nasal Drip disappeared as soon as I stopped eating wheat gluten, almost immediately after, so it's easy to find out if that is the problem because you only need a few days to see improvement.

Replied by Tammi (Sutherland, Ne Usa) on 10/27/2011

What can I do for an annoying postnasal drip? It is constant and watery and have had this for about 20 yrs. I have used salt water rinse in my sinuses and ACV as reccommended as a drink but it just keeps on dripping. What's next?

Replied by Tiara (Gainesville, Florida, Usa) on 11/20/2011

Blackberry leaf takes away post-nasal drip. I have had outstanding results using it as a tea. I found out about it from my local herb store.

Replied by Victoria (Staffordshire, United Kingdom) on 01/15/2012

hi could you tell me how much blackberry leaf to use and how many times a day do you drink it, thanks

Replied by Kerina (Bergerac, France) on 05/19/2012

You mentioned Baking Soda in relation to post nasal drip. I'm a bit confused by this, as in my cupboard I have Bicarbonate of Soda or Baking Powder. Which of these would be the right one to use?

Replied by (Houston, Tx) on 06/18/2012

The bicarbonate of soda is baking soda.

Replied by Tom (Seneca, Sc) on 12/21/2012

PND is very often caused by an infection way back in sinus cavity or in ears running down eustation tubes.

Two good remedies: First try a solution of salt dissolved in water. Use an ear syringe and squirt into sinus cavity. Also irrigate ear canals with the solution. My brother in law keeps a container in his shower and uses this every morning as a saline irrigation to keep his sinuses clear.

If that doesn't work, try colloidal silver. I often get sinus infections that have that PND aspect. Silver works every time. CS is astonishingly effective.

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