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	CATARRH. The term catarrh, or postnasal drip, is a word that despite ~~have~~ a long history of use is rarely heard in modern times. It describes a buildup of mucus in the back of the nose, throat, or sinuses. Mucus is a slippery, fluid substance that the mucus glands in the nose and throat produce. It helps moisten the nasal passages while trapping any debris, viruses, or bacteria a person inhales. This helps prevent pathogens from getting into the body, where they could cause an infection. The body makes 1–2 quarts of mucus every day. After production, the mucus drips down the back of the nose and into the throat.		CATARRH. The term catarrh, or postnasal drip, is a word that despite having a long history of use is rarely heard in modern times. It describes a buildup of mucus in the back of the nose, throat, or sinuses. Mucus is a slippery, fluid substance that the mucus glands in the nose and throat produce. It helps moisten the nasal passages while trapping any debris, viruses, or bacteria a person inhales. This helps prevent pathogens from getting into the body, where they could cause an infection. The body makes 1–2 quarts of mucus every day. After production, the mucus drips down the back of the nose and into the throat.

	Usually, people swallow the mucus without thinking about it. Sometimes, however, he mucus can build up in the nose, throat, or sinuses.~~The term catarrh refers to a buildup of mucus, usually in the back of the throat, nose, or sinuses.~~ Often, catarrh is the result of an intermittent or temporary illness, such as an allergy or cold. It typically goes away once the illness has passed. However, some people may experience chronic catarrh that persists for months or even years. It is not usually a cause for concern, but it can be a nuisance. Symptoms include		Usually, people swallow the mucus without thinking about it. Sometimes, however, mucus can build up in the nose, throat, or sinuses. Often, catarrh is the result of an intermittent or temporary illness, such as an allergy or cold. It typically goes away once the illness has passed. However, some people may experience chronic catarrh that persists for months or even years. It is not usually a cause for concern, but it can be a nuisance. Symptoms include:

	* a tickling feeling of mucus draining into the throat		* a tickling feeling of mucus draining into the throat
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	* difficulty sleeping (1)		* difficulty sleeping (1)

	There are many potential causes of catarrh. In most cases, this symptom will go away once a person has recovered from the illness ~~that was~~ causing it. However, catarrh can sometimes be chronic~~, meaning that it may~~ persist for months or years.		There are many potential causes of catarrh. In most cases, this symptom will go away once a person has recovered from the illness causing it. However, catarrh can sometimes be chronic and persist for months or years.

	Although catarrh is typically harmless, it can be a nuisance. Taking over-the-counter medications and trying home treatments may offer some symptom relief. However, prescription-strength medications may be necessary for chronic catarrh that affects a person’s daily life. People should also seek medical help if catarrh is accompanied by any of the following symptoms:		Although catarrh is typically harmless, it can be a nuisance. Taking over-the-counter medications and trying home treatments may offer some symptom relief. However, prescription-strength medications may be necessary for chronic catarrh that affects a person’s daily life. People should also seek medical help if catarrh is accompanied by any of the following symptoms:
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	1. "Catarrh," Medical News Today, June 1, 2020, Online: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/catarrh		1. "Catarrh," ''Medical News Today'', June 1, 2020, Online: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/catarrh

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CATARRH. The term catarrh, or postnasal drip, is a word that despite have a long history of use is rarely heard in modern times. It describes a buildup of mucus in the back of the nose, throat, or sinuses. Mucus is a slippery, fluid substance that the mucus glands in the nose and throat produce. It helps moisten the nasal passages while trapping any debris, viruses, or bacteria a person inhales. This helps prevent pathogens from getting into the body, where they could cause an infection. The body makes 1–2 quarts of mucus every day. After production, the mucus drips down the back of the nose and into the throat.

Usually, people swallow the mucus without thinking about it. Sometimes, however, he mucus can build up in the nose, throat, or sinuses.The term catarrh refers to a buildup of mucus, usually in the back of the throat, nose, or sinuses. Often, catarrh is the result of an intermittent or temporary illness, such as an allergy or cold. It typically goes away once the illness has passed. However, some people may experience chronic catarrh that persists for months or even years. It is not usually a cause for concern, but it can be a nuisance. Symptoms include

* a tickling feeling of mucus draining into the throat

* rasping or gurgling when talking

* feeling as though there is a lump in the throat

* having to clear the throat frequently

* coughing

* having to swallow frequently

* difficulty swallowing

* a sore throat

* a blocked or stuffy nose

* a headache

* facial pain

* a loss of taste or smell

* difficulty sleeping (1)

There are many potential causes of catarrh. In most cases, this symptom will go away once a person has recovered from the illness that was causing it. However, catarrh can sometimes be chronic, meaning that it may persist for months or years.

Although catarrh is typically harmless, it can be a nuisance. Taking over-the-counter medications and trying home treatments may offer some symptom relief. However, prescription-strength medications may be necessary for chronic catarrh that affects a person’s daily life. People should also seek medical help if catarrh is accompanied by any of the following symptoms:

* an unexplained high fever

* wheezing

* shortness of breath

* blood in the mucus

* foul-smelling mucus

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Source:

1. "Catarrh," Medical News Today, June 1, 2020, Online: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/catarrh

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