Itchy throat always want to cough may be related to chronic allergic pharyngitis, chronic dry pharyngitis and reflux pharyngitis, etc. According to the etiology and characteristics of the disease, general treatment and medication should be chosen.
1. Chronic allergic pharyngitis: IgE-mediated type I allergic reaction occurring in the pharyngeal mucosa. It is mostly accompanied by systemic allergic diseases or allergic rhinitis, and can also develop alone, and its symptoms often have seasonal changes. The symptoms are often seasonal. The symptoms of itchy throat and cough are easy to appear. Need to avoid contact with various allergens, the application of cetirizine and other antihistamines, local or systemic application of glucocorticoids.
2. Chronic dry pharyngolaryngitis: the mucous membrane of the throat is dry, and the sensory nerves are in a hypersensitive state, and there is often a sense of discomfort in the throat, foreign body sensation, itchiness, dryness and burning sensation, which is manifested as an itchy throat always wanting to cough. It is necessary to maintain high humidity in the room, avoid long-term activities in the cold air, intake of vitamin-rich foods or take multivitamins, and use 2% iodized glycerin to coat the pharynx.
3. Reflux laryngitis: stomach contents reflux to the throat, stimulate the mucous membrane of the throat, will lead to symptoms of itchy throat want to cough. You need to eat small meals, avoid eating and drinking 3 hours before bedtime, and elevate your upper body 30° when you sleep. At the same time oral omeprazole and mosapride and other acid suppression and anti-reflux drugs.
If you have an itchy throat and always want to cough, you can actively consult a doctor for a systematic diagnosis, after a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.