Post Nasal Drip from Radiation Therapy?

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Lucy@earthlink.net - 08 Nov 2003 18:58 GMT

Had throat cancer a few years ago and extensive radiation therapy in the
throat. As a result, my salivary glands have diminished effectiveness. My
doctor says some of the radiation has effected my nasal area. This year I
have done a lot of coughing. He says the coughing is due to Post Nasal
Drip. Except when having a cold, my sinuses are not blocked up. Will using
an irrigation device help with the post nasal drip? Any other ideas how I
can rid myself of this cough?

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Steven D. Litvintchouk - 09 Nov 2003 19:24 GMT

> Had throat cancer a few years ago and extensive radiation therapy in the
> throat. As a result, my salivary glands have diminished effectiveness. My
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> an irrigation device help with the post nasal drip? Any other ideas how I
> can rid myself of this cough?

Where do you feel the irritation or "tickle" that makes you cough? Is
it in your chest, your larynx, or high up in your throat?

Depending on where the "tickle" is, it could be bronchitis, sinusitis,
laryngitis, or even gastroesophageal reflux.

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ENTconsult - 10 Nov 2003 00:55 GMT

Post nasal drip is slow cilia and thick mucus. Pulsatile irrigation may solve
the problem, or at least improve it. It may help the cough.
Your cough may be due to inactive cila. Sometimes helping the nasal cilia can
help the chest cilia.
Don't forgat adequate hydration - lots of tea, lemon , honey and have moisture
in the bedroom.
Murray Grossan, M.D.
http://www.ent-consult.com
http://www.hydromedonline.com

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