Chronic Nasopharyngitis

Chronic nasopharyngitis is chronic inflammation of the nasopharynx, often from postnasal drip, allergic rhinitis, GERD, or irritants, presenting with throat discomfort, dryness, mucus sensation, and recurrent upper-airway symptoms. Treatment: treat underlying (allergic rhinitis/GERD/sinusitis); saline nasal irrigation; humidification; avoid irritants/smoking; treat postnasal drip; PPI for GERD; intranasal steroids for allergy; ENT evaluation if persistent.

Common Symptoms

Throat discomfort/dryness; mucus sensation; recurrent URI symptoms; chronic

Causes and Pathogenesis

Postnasal drip/GERD/allergy/irritants cause chronic nasopharyngeal mucosal inflammation.

Treatment

Treat underlying (allergy/GERD/sinusitis); saline/humidification; avoid irritants

Preventive Measures

Treat allergy/GERD; saline; avoid smoking/irritants.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the ENT/GI department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.