postnasal drip
noun
post·na·sal drip ˈpōst-ˌnā-zəl- 
: flow of mucous secretion from the posterior part of the nasal cavity onto the wall of the pharynx occurring usually as a chronic accompaniment of an allergic state
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In the last 20 years, Lee has landed in the hospital a half-dozen times after the postnasal drip from a cold or seasonal allergies triggered congestion, then bronchitis and pneumonia. 
Marion Renault, The New Republic, 21 Oct. 2021 And because a lot of cold symptoms—like runny nose and postnasal drip—are generated from the sinuses, Dr. Wasylyshyn's advice to his patients who are dealing with a cold is to focus on clearing those up. Colleen Murphy, Health.com, 27 Sep. 2021 And people with a persistent postnasal drip experience a flow of mucous that rides on top of the vocal folds. Star Tribune, 21 July 2021 And all that postnasal drip can cause a stink by ending up stuck on the back of your tongue, which is incredibly hard to reach with a toothbrush. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 5 May 2020 Coughing at night may be due to poorly controlled asthma, postnasal drip from allergies or acid reflux. Craig Canapari, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2020 Optimize rest conditions: Use a bed wedge or extra pillows to keep your chest raised to avoid additional congestion and postnasal drip. Adam Popescu, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2020 Dozens of conditions can cause a recurrent, lingering cough, but the lion’s share are caused by just five: postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, chronic bronchitis and treatment with ACE inhibitors, used for high blood pressure. Howard Lewine, sun-sentinel.com, 2 Oct. 2019 Instead, the real culprits are invisible, microscopic bacteria that hang out around your tongue and gums, feasting on tiny bits of food, postnasal drip and even oral tissues. Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian, 13 Feb. 2017 See More
Marion Renault, The New Republic, 21 Oct. 2021 And because a lot of cold symptoms—like runny nose and postnasal drip—are generated from the sinuses, Dr. Wasylyshyn's advice to his patients who are dealing with a cold is to focus on clearing those up. Colleen Murphy, Health.com, 27 Sep. 2021 And people with a persistent postnasal drip experience a flow of mucous that rides on top of the vocal folds. Star Tribune, 21 July 2021 And all that postnasal drip can cause a stink by ending up stuck on the back of your tongue, which is incredibly hard to reach with a toothbrush. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 5 May 2020 Coughing at night may be due to poorly controlled asthma, postnasal drip from allergies or acid reflux. Craig Canapari, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2020 Optimize rest conditions: Use a bed wedge or extra pillows to keep your chest raised to avoid additional congestion and postnasal drip. Adam Popescu, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2020 Dozens of conditions can cause a recurrent, lingering cough, but the lion’s share are caused by just five: postnasal drip, asthma, acid reflux, chronic bronchitis and treatment with ACE inhibitors, used for high blood pressure. Howard Lewine, sun-sentinel.com, 2 Oct. 2019 Instead, the real culprits are invisible, microscopic bacteria that hang out around your tongue and gums, feasting on tiny bits of food, postnasal drip and even oral tissues. Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian, 13 Feb. 2017 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1949, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
postnasal drip
noun
: flow of mucous secretion from the posterior part of the nasal cavity onto the wall of the pharynx occurring usually as a chronic accompaniment of an allergic state or a viral infection