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

Examples of postnasal drip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the Cleveland Clinic, common symptoms of mold exposure include sneezing, coughing, congestion, red eyes, postnasal drip and worsening asthma. —Ryan Brennan may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026

Symptoms like congestion, snoring, postnasal drip, sneezing, itchy eyes and throats, plus mouth breathing and frequent wakings can mean getting less sleep overall and sleep of worse quality. —Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Apr. 2026

Acid reflux, inflamed airways, and postnasal drip might cause a coughing attack. —Health Editorial Team, Health, 29 July 2025

One common symptom is your nose producing thick, discolored mucus that can run both directions from your nose, forward resulting in a runny nose and backward resulting in postnasal drip. —Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1949, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

postnasal drip

noun

post·​na·​sal drip ˈpōst-ˌnā-zəl 

: a flow of mucus from the passages of the nose onto the back of the throat that occurs especially as a result of allergies

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