What it is
Post-nasal drip describes the sensation of mucus flowing from the back of the nose down the throat, often causing throat clearing, cough, and a feeling of mucus accumulation.
Emerging evidence
Post Nasal Drip
The sensation of mucus dripping from the back of the nose into the throat — causing throat clearing, cough, and the sense of mucus accumulation.
CategoryRespiratory
Reviewed by Gyfts Editorial Team · Editorial Health Review
26 March 2026
At a glance
Post Nasal Drip at a glance
Commonly experienced as
- People describe frequent throat clearing, a tickling sensation at the back of the throat, a persistent cough that is worse at night or on waking, and sometimes a mucus taste.
