I am currently taking a cortisteriod, my fourth or fifth (Verimyst), taking an antihistamine, doing nasal rinsing 2x's a day and steam inhalation yet I am still dealing with PND. Does anyone have a remedy that works? I called my doctor today to try allergy shots because I've been so frustrated.

The steriod had helped with the congestion and blockage but not with the PND, lump ensation in my throat or wonderful smell left by PND.

Any help or incite would be wonderful.

Have you been treated for Acid Reflux? It's one of the most common causes of PND (particularly if you have that lump in your throat feeling)

Sounds like a visit to the ENT is necessary, if you haven't already. If you're already seeing an ENT, I feel quite sure they are treating you as effectively as they can as after all, they are the ear, nose & throat specialists / experts.

Also, you may try switching antihistimines. My ENT tells me that one antihistimine may work for one person and not another. He also says that taking a "drug holiday" or switching meds every so often works wonders. Then, you can switch back after a while and the original one will work even better.

Try sleeping with a extra big pillow (or two together) under your head. Being propped up really helps....A little uncomfortable and takes a while to get used to, but works better than most other remedies.

A last approach would be some type of shotgun (multiple ingredients) cough med....Usually prescription and contains hydrocodone, which stops the cough reflex. However, these are short term meds (3-4 wks max) as dependance can occur in some cases).

Good luck.

Executor,

Thanks for the advice. I am now taking a new antihitamine, Clarinex-D. I also added mucinex to the mix as well. I plan to try this all for a few weeks and see if it helps with the PND or not. It seems like alot of stuff to take; the cortisteriod, antihistamine, mucinex, nasal rinsing and stem inhalation every single day. Its a long process yet I am still not 100% better. It's crazy.