What Causes a Dry Cough at Night? A dry cough at night — one that produces little or no mucus — is one of the most frustrating sleep disruptors people face during cold season and beyond. Unlike a productive cough that clears phlegm, a dry cough often stems from irritation or inflammation in the throat…
Why Does Your Throat Hurt on Just One Side? A sore throat that affects only one side is more specific than a general sore throat and often points to a particular underlying cause. While a standard cold or flu typically causes symmetrical throat pain, one-sided throat pain can indicate localized infections, post nasal drip from…
What Is Post Nasal Drip? Post nasal drip occurs when excess mucus from the nasal passages and sinuses drains down the back of the throat rather than out through the nose. Your body produces one to two liters of mucus daily under normal conditions, and most of it is swallowed unconsciously. Post nasal drip becomes…
