How do I get rid of post-nasal drip?

How can i get rid of/prevent post nasal drip?

• every year right around winter time i get post nasal drip that turns into a fever and thee runny nose and the coughing and achyness. this seems to happen to me twice every year nov-feb time. last night i think i just hit my first round of this crap. is there anyway i can prevent orget rid of this all together? i heard it might be the cause of allergies which is something i do get seasonal allergies. I live in upstate new york so im sure the changing weather and temperatures play a role in it. my concern is that i know it will hit me a second time and i really really can't get it when i leave for boot camp feb. 15.

• Answer:

  1. Avoid possible allergens eg. Pollen, house dust, mites, pet animals, etc 2. Wear protective masks. 3. Avoid irritants like smoke, dust, sprays. 4. Use cotton or synthetic material for bedding. Medications: 1. Corticosteroid nasal sprays eg. Beclomethasone, fluticosone. 2. Oral steroids. Eg. Prednisolone. 3. Antihistamines. Eg. Cetirizine 4. Nasal decongestants. eg. Oxymetazoline, phenylephrine 5. Sodium chromoglycate 6. Monteleukast 7. Ipratropium bromide.