located or occurring behind the nose or in the nasopharynx, as a flow of mucus; nasopharyngeal
a postnasal infection
Word origin
[1895–1900; post- + nasal1]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Marxism, backstage, backwind, cutback, flamenco
Examples of 'postnasal' in a sentence
postnasal
These results demonstrated that mechanical stimulation by postnasal drip evoked cough.
Toshiyuki Iwata, Isao Ito, Akio Niimi, Koji Ikegami, Satoshi Marumo, Naoya Tanabe,Hitoshi Nakaji, Yoshihiro Kanemitsu, Hisako Matsumoto, Junzo Kamei, Mitsutoshi Setou,Michiaki Mishima 2015, 'Mechanical Stimulation by Postnasal Drip Evokes Cough', PLOS ONE10.1371/journal.pone.0141823. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Here we show that mechanical stimuli by postnasal drip cause chronic cough.
Toshiyuki Iwata, Isao Ito, Akio Niimi, Koji Ikegami, Satoshi Marumo, Naoya Tanabe,Hitoshi Nakaji, Yoshihiro Kanemitsu, Hisako Matsumoto, Junzo Kamei, Mitsutoshi Setou,Michiaki Mishima 2015, 'Mechanical Stimulation by Postnasal Drip Evokes Cough.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4651329?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Postnasal drip, asthma and gastroesophageal reflux are the known cause of chronic cough.
Derakhshan Deilami Gholamreza, Khandashpour Mahmoud, Paknejad Om'albanin, PazookiMarzie 2009, 'Evaluation of Methacholine Challenge Test Results in Chronic Cough Patients Referringto Clinic of Pulmonary Disease', Acta Medica Iranicahttp://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/14465.pdf&manuscript_id=14465. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Nasal obstruction (2/2) and postnasal drip (2/2) were improved after surgery.
Chao-Yin Kuo, Yuan-Yung Lin, Hsin-Chien Chen, Cheng-Ping Shih, Chih-Hung Wang 2017, 'Video Nasoendoscopic-Assisted Transoral Adenoidectomy with the PEAK PlasmaBlade: APreliminary Report of a Case Series', BioMed Research Internationalhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/1536357. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The definition includes a well-recognized set of clinical exposures that lead to the symptoms, predominantly congestion, rhinorrhea, and postnasal drip.
Michael A. Kaliner, MD, James N. Baraniuk, MD, Michael S. Benninger, MD, JonathanA. Bernstein, MD, Phil Lieberman, MD, Eli O. Meltzer, MD, Robert M. Naclerio, MD,Russell A. Settipane, MD, Judith R. Farrar, PhD 2009, 'Consensus Description of Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for Clinical Studies ofNonallergic Rhinopathy (NAR), Previously Referred to as Vasomotor Rhinitis (VMR),Nonallergic Rhinitis, and/or Idiopathic Rhinitis', World Allergy Organization Journalhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1939455119305423. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Pathologies of the tongue, poor oral hygiene, deep caries, cryptic tonsillary hypertrophia, and postnasal drainage are also associated with halitosis.
Ozan Gokdogan, Tolgahan Catli, Fikret Ileri 2015, 'Halitosis in Otorhinolaryngology Practice', Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngologyhttp://ijorl.mums.ac.ir/article_3611_1fb9c4f62176df2560c1b82612889891.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The term ''rhinitis'' denotes nasal inflammation causing a combination of rhinorrhea, sneezing, congestion, nasal itch, and/or postnasal drainage.
Mark D. Scarupa, Michael A. Kaliner 2009, 'Nonallergic Rhinitis, With a Focus on Vasomotor Rhinitis', World Allergy Organization Journalhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1939455119305071. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Gastroesophageal reflux and postnasal drip syndrome remain one of the most common causes of chronic cough.
Deborah C. Sylvester, Petros D. Karkos, Casey Vaughan, James Johnston, Raghav C. Dwivedi,Helen Atkinson, Shah Kortequee 2012, 'Chronic Cough, Reflux, Postnasal Drip Syndrome, and the Otolaryngologist', International Journal of Otolaryngologyhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/564852. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The symptoms with the highest severity scores after treatment were blocked nose, postnasal drip, fatigue, and dry mouth, respectively.
Veeravich Jaruvongvanich, Pungjai Mongkolpathumrat, Hiroshi Chantaphakul, JettanongKlaewsongkram 2016, 'Extranasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis are difficult to treat and affect qualityof life', Allergology Internationalhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015002129. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)