Noun: postnasal drip
- Chronic secretion of mucus from the rear of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx
"His persistent cough was caused by postnasal drip"
- Mucus that accumulates in the back of the throat or nose, often causing discomfort or coughing
"Her persistent cough was caused by postnasal drip"
Derived forms: postnasal drips
Type of: symptom
Encyclopedia: Postnasal drip