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Postnasal drip

OtolaryngologyEssential

Excess mucus dripping down the back of the throat from the nose or sinuses, often causing cough or throat irritation.

Korean

후비루

코나 부비동에서 목 뒤로 과도한 점액이 흘러내리는 것으로 기침이나 목 자극을 유발한다.

French

Écoulement post-nasal

Excès de mucus s'écoulant à l'arrière de la gorge depuis le nez ou les sinus, causant souvent toux ou irritation pharyngée.

Word parts

  • post-Prefix(Latin) After
  • nas/oRoot(Latin) Nose

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