Postnatal drip with gerd

[Cobalt2sister]

Anyone have terrible postnatal drip caused by gerd? Had it for 8 years before Dr told me its gerd not nasal and to stop nasal sprays? Any tips on dealing with it?

[Pinkcatfairy]

I use a nasal spray with my silent reflux,I don't get much of a cough but I feel it is postnatal drip on right side ,I feel like it helps with it

[Cobalt2sister in reply to Pinkcatfairy]

Thanks for responding and for the tip.

[deedeeO]

I use Neil Med to clear my sinuses when needed especially first thing in the morning to clear accumulated mucous. Replaced my Netti Pot. The acidic mucous is very thick and sticky and builds up over night. Nasal steroid sprays did not help me. It comes with little packages of salt and bicarbonate of soda. ENT told me to add drop honey and Baby shampoo. I just add 1/8 tsp of Xylitol. Couldn't live without it now for last 4 years. Xlear is a nice nasal spray to use as and when needed. They also make a sinus rinse bottle like Neil Med.

[Cobalt2sister in reply to deedeeO]

Thanks for very useful tip. I see s gastroenterologist ( first time) monday. He'll probably want ppj which I don't want to take because bad for bones. Well see.

[welsh12 in reply to deedeeO]

Surprised at shampoo what does it do clean nose

[deedeeO in reply to welsh12]

welsh12 baby shampoo helps thin out the sticky acidic mucous and make it slippery. The salt in the solution can make the nose crusty and hard to clean. ENT recommended NeilMed and said just a drop or 2 of shampoo is enough. I use Xylitol instead of honey and it helps make things slippery. I haven't tried the shampoo yet. I use Almond oil to clean my nostrils when necessary.

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