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Post-nasal Drip - An Expert’s Advice

Natural treatments are extremely effective at relieving post-nasal drip and rhinitis.

When mucus accumulates at the back of the throat and nose and/or drips down the back of the throat this is termed post-nasal drip. Post-nasal drip is commonly associated with rhinitis and can be caused by normal sinus drainage being inhibited, increased mucus production and thick mucus.

The following conditions are often associated with increased nasal drainage. Also, it would not be unusual to have more than one factor involved in a particular individual. The following may cause an increase in thin secretions: viruses, allergies, cold temperatures, certain foods or spices, pregnancy or hormonal changes, drug side-effects (particularly certain high blood pressure medications), structural problems (deviated septum, large turbinates), vasomotor rhinitis (an abnormal regulatory problem with the nose).

Sinol - Does It Really Work?

Sinusitis, sinus allergy and headache sufferers have found great relief using capsaicin nasal sprays such as Sinol.

Sinol contains the active ingredient capsaicin which reduces substance P. Substance P plays a major role in causing inflammation. It can relieve nasal congestion, headaches, sinus pain etc. The capsaicin can also desensitizes the nasal passages to allergens therefore nasal allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing etc. can be relieved. Because they are natural they should be safe to use daily on a long term basis and have no known side effects. Many people get great relief from using Sinol, however, like all products, it does not work for everybody and it is not to everyones liking. Upon initial use you get a mild burning sensation, increased nasal discharge and sneezing. The manufacturer of sinol does not hide this fact and clearly states that these sensations are part of the process that relieves symptoms such as nasal congestion, sinus pressure, sinus headaches and sinus allergy symptoms.