How often we are annoyed by the endless snot in the throat that occurs during a cold (the most common cause of snot in the throat). They are due to the chronic course of this disease.
The occurrence of chronic runny nose contribute to:
- inhaled air with a large amount of harmful impurities in it;
- persistent constipation;
- severe heart and kidney disorders;
- pathological phenomena in the upper respiratory tract;
- acute, often recurring runny nose.
Chronic runny nose is a long-term inflammatory process of the nasal mucosa, and it occurs due to environmental influences (gases, moist air, dust), as well as various microbes on the nasal mucosa. Snot in the throat and their number directly depend on these factors.
Chronic runny nose can be a manifestation of chronic sinusitis, ethmoiditis, as well as a complication of acute cold, suffered earlier.
Types of chronic runny nose
Rhinitis is classified into several types:
- atrophic;
- hypertrophic;
- catarrhal (snot in the throat is often found precisely with this form);
- allergic chronic rhinitis.
In allergic rhinitis , a “shift” of the local immune system occurs, which appears against the background of a chronic infectious inflammatory process in the nasal mucosa. As a rule, this happens at those moments when the mucous membrane painfully responds to certain allergens.
As soon as an allergen penetrates the mucous membrane, an instant allergic reaction occurs (attacks of rhinitis). As you can see from practice, first of all, this allergic process occurs after prolonged chronic inflammation in the nasal mucosa, then allergy attacks appear. Shortness of breath, sneezing, as well as profuse mucous discharge are the main manifestations of allergic rhinitis. Why did we pay so much attention to allergic rhinitis? The fact is that with allergies, an increased secretion of mucus is very often observed. Snot on the back wall flows down the throat, delivering discomfort to the person.
So, you learned about the types of runny nose, now it is worth considering in more detail the symptom of snot in the throat. Together with a runny nose, rhinosinusitis can occur. And if it is not treated, then the snot in the throat will constantly disturb the patient. Disturbed aerodynamics of the nose.
The same applies to too long-term use of vasoconstrictive drops - their use leads to disruption of the functions of the nasal mucosa, mucus accumulates and flows down the throat. This occurs due to swelling of the sinuses, in other words, they serve as a "reservoir" where liquid masses accumulate. They flow down the throat.
A common cause of snot in the throat, in addition to chronic runny nose, is chronic pharyngitis. Snot has a viscous consistency, it is difficult to cough, the voice changes and hoarseness appears.
It is necessary to pass a swab from the throat to clarify the diagnosis, perhaps a fungus inhabits the mucosa, which provokes the formation of mucus. The fungus, multiplying, “settles” on the mucosa, the snot lingers on the growths of the fungus and gives a feeling of accumulation of mucus in the throat.
Chronic cold treatment
First of all, they eliminate the likely endo- and exogenous factors that cause and maintain a constant runny nose. Then, for each type of chronic rhinitis, a set of medications is individually selected.
What can be done from snot in the throat?
- peach oil lubrication (softens the throat and prevents the accumulation of mucus in the throat, removes unpleasant sensations, snot flows down the back wall without difficulty);
- with allergic rhinitis, special antihistamines (anti-allergic) agents are prescribed;
- antibiotic therapy (prescribed by a doctor, only if indicated. It may be amoxiclav, macrolides, and other drugs);
- inhalation (drugs will also be prescribed by a doctor).
The most important thing is not to try to endure or prescribe treatment yourself, but to seek help from a specialist (ENT doctor).