Seasonal allergies come with their fair share of fun and one of those good times is post nasal drip. Creating mucus is one of your body's lines of defense in attempts to flush allergens out of your nose, but if you're stuffed up and can't blow the mucus out, you'll experience post nasal drip. All that dreaded mucus builds up in your nose, leading to the sensation that mucus is dripping down the Read more

The season of ragweed is upon us. Are your allergies causing some post nasal drip issues? When your nose creates mucus to trap allergens and germs, a thin film of this stream of goo travels down the back of your throat. Your body then disposes of these microorganisms through your digestive system (that grosses me out a bit even though I know it is perfectly natural). Under normal Read more

I lived for years in denial of my seasonal allergies and pretended that the runny nose was just a little cold. But that little cold went on forever. Needless to day, I have wised up and learned how to sort through symptoms to determine what is causing my runny nose — a virus or pollen. Here is the list comparing the symptoms of the common cold with those that accompany seasonal allergies that Read more

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, and your symptoms involve nasal and sinus congestion 24-7, you may want to take a look at the dairy in your diet. Dairy products like milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream may be making your allergy symptoms worse. Casein, the naturally occurring protein in dairy products, can promote the formation of mucus. It can also make existing mucus thicker in your Read more

You feel fine all day, but something happens when you lie down. You end up with this irritating tickle in your throat or a nagging cough that only happens at night. It's been like this for weeks so what gives? According to Shape, here are five reasons you may be coughing: Asthma: I know when most people think of asthma, they think of someone gasping for air. Although this can definitely be a Read more