That's Fit

Postnasal drip is a singers worst nightmare. While touring the US, different regions flare up my sinus and allergy problems and I have to pay close attention to when the "drip" starts so I can kick it in the butt before it attacks my respiratory system. One of the first things I pack when I go on tour is a small humidifier. I have a travel one that I can put different scents in like lavender that also helps me sleep. This keeps the air moist and keeps my sinuses from drying out. I make a salt water mixture that I can gargle with and flush out my nose with. The recipe for this mixture is a half teaspoon of salt in about 8 ounces of warm water. I use it to gargle with or to pull up into an aspirator such as an eye dropper and put the tip into your nose while you tilt your head back.

Always remember to gently blow your nose because blowing your nose hard will only result in blowing some of the "drip" back into your throat and sinus cavities. When I start feeling that "drip" coming I also stop drinking milk and eating dairy products and start drinking hot teas with lemon and honey. Since I am a natural remedy person as much as possible, I avoid nasal decongestants, nose drops, etc. because in the long run, they will cause you more trouble than they are worth. Drink lots of purified water to keep your system hydrated and cleansed. Believe it or not stress can also create sinus and postnasal drip problems so learn to relax more often to stay away from "the drip".