There are two possible causes for the problem you describe: chronic rhinitis or acid reflux. The first is a problem with the nose and sinuses causing excessive mucus production. The upper respiratory tract - which connects the nose, sinuses and throat - is lined with a wet membrane covered in cells that secrete mucus.
Best Answer: -Bartholomew is an English given name that derives from the Aramaic name meaning son of Tholmai. Bar means son of in Aramaic, and thus its occurrence in a personal name indicates a patronymic. Tholmai is commonly supposed to mean furrows, and Bartholomew is accordingly read as son of the furrows, meaning one who is rich in land.
People with this given name. 1  Bartholomew, one of the 12 Apostles of Jesus. 2  Bartholomaeus Parvus (died 1333), known as the Apostle of Armenia. 3  Bartholomaeus Anglicus, Franciscan encyclopedist of the thirteenth century. 4  Venerable Bartholomew of Braga (1514â1582) â Catholic Encyclopedia article.