There are many reasons for coughing up white phlegm in a scratchy throat, which can be seen in normal people, but can also be caused by colds, acute pharyngitis, acute bronchitis, and so on.
1. Physiological situation: normal people who are in a dry environment for a long time or do not drink water will have itchy throat cough white phlegm, such people should drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, without special treatment.
2. Colds: adenovirus, echovirus, bacteria and other infections caused by upper respiratory tract infections, the patient will have a cough, coughing white phlegm, sore throat, itchy throat, as well as body aches, such people should pay attention to rest, drink plenty of hot water, and if necessary, under the guidance of a doctor for treatment.
3. Acute pharyngitis: viral and bacterial infections caused by acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the human pharynx, lymphatic tissue, the patient will cough up white phlegm, pharyngeal itching, severe cases will also have a generalized fever, cervical lymph node pain, you can use iodine glycerin locally, and when the symptoms are serious, you can use dexamethasone.
4. Acute bronchitis: children and the elderly are more common in an acute inflammation of the trachea – bronchial mucosa, the patient will have a cough, coughing white sputum, throat itching, fever, fatigue and other symptoms, such people should pay attention to rest, drink plenty of hot water, and if necessary, under the guidance of a doctor for treatment.
There are other reasons for coughing up white phlegm in a scratchy throat, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time to clarify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.