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Post Nasal Drip (PND) also called Upper Airway Cough Syndrome (UACS) or Post Nasal Drip Syndrome (PNDS) occurs when nasal mucosa produces excessive mucus. Excess mucus accumulates in the throat or at the back of the nose
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SYMPTOMS
CAUSES
TREATMENTS
SYMPTOMS
This condition means that the sufferer has a constant urge to clear their throat. It also causes a sore throat and coughing. Other symptoms are; teary eyes, itchiness of the nose, and headaches.
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CAUSES
There are some contributory factors for Post Nasal Drip, which are :
– Rhinitis
– Sinusitis
-Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
– Swallowing disorder
– Allergies
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TREATMENTS
Related Acupuncture Points :
ST2 ST3 ST40 ST45 LI1 LI4 LI20 GB20
Acupuncture Treatment For Post Nasal Drip
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, post nasal drip occurs because of wind-cold or wind heat that obstructs the lung qi. The acupuncture treatment is given daily for 15 days. The patient may get well after two courses of treatment (30 treatments). The treatment targets the acupoint of GB20 (Fengchi), LI4 (Hegu), and St36 (Zusanli). Additional acupoints that may be used are UB12 (Fengmen), UB13 (Feishu), Yintang (Ex-HN 3), and Du14 (Dazhui). Additional acupoints are chosen based on each patient’s condition. After being inserted, stimulation is given for 20 minutes. To enhance the treatment, complementary treatment may be also given.
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Footnotes
- Postnasal Drip: Causes, Treatments, Symptoms, and More – WebMD, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-nasal_drip
- Post-nasal Drip – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, Diagnosis …, http://www.medbroadcast.com/condition/getcondition/post-nasal-drip
- Postnasal Drip: Causes, Treatments, Symptoms, and More – WebMD, http://www.webmd.com/allergies/postnasal-drip#1
- Acupuncture Cures Chronic Sinus Congestion Research – HealthCMi, http://www.healthcmi.com/Acupuncture-Continuing-Education-News/347-acupuncturecureschronicsinuscongestion1811