What should I do if I have a scratchy throat, runny nose and sneezing?

Itchy throat, runny nose and sneezing may be upper respiratory tract infection, allergic rhinitis, allergic pharyngitis, etc. Oral medication and topical medication can be taken depending on the cause. 1. Upper respiratory tract infection: It is caused by viral and bacterial invasion after the body’s immunity and resistance drops. It can manifest as sudden high fever, sore throat, itchy throat, sneezing, runny nose, yellow sputum, cough and other symptoms. Patients are advised to take rest and drink more water. If medication is needed, please use it under the guidance of a doctor. 2. Allergic rhinitis: It is the symptoms related to throat and nasal cavity caused by inhalation of allergens in nasal cavity. Patients will have symptoms such as itchy nose, runny nose, sneezing and itchy throat. It is recommended to go to the hospital to check the allergens, to know what substances you are allergic to and to stay away from the allergens. At the same time, oral antihistamines, such as loratadine tablets, cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, etc.; nasal cavity can be used locally beclomethasone propionate nasal spray. 3. Allergic pharyngitis: it is related to environment, heredity and pathogenic bacteria infection. It can cause patients to sneeze, runny nose, itchy throat and other symptoms. It is recommended to stay away from allergens, while taking levocetirizine hydrochloride tablets and terfenadine tablets orally. It can also be taken orally as Ganlangbingmei tablets, Pueraria Mirifica oral solution, etc. There may be other reasons for itchy throat, runny nose and sneezing, so it is recommended that patients consult a doctor in time and take medication as prescribed by the doctor to avoid delays.