Dry and itchy throat may be caused by chronic simple pharyngitis, allergic pharyngitis, reflux pharyngitis, atrophic pharyngitis and other diseases, feasible general treatment, medication and other relief.
1. Chronic simple pharyngitis: avoid smoking and drinking, drink more water, and actively treat the primary disease. The use of compound borax solution gargle, is conducive to the relief of symptoms, and at the same time, combined with watermelon cream tablets, silver yellow tablets, etc., to facilitate the pharyngeal swelling.
2. Allergic pharyngitis: first of all, avoid contact with allergens, maintain environmental hygiene. Acute episodes can be oral antihistamines such as cetirizine, systemic anti-allergy treatment to relieve the itchy throat. Desensitization treatment, including sublingual, subcutaneous injection, etc., can be prescribed by the doctor.
3. Reflux pharyngitis: It is recommended to eat small meals and avoid eating too much at one time. Acid-suppressing drugs such as omeprazole sodium enteric-coated tablets can be taken to reduce the reflux of gastric acid and the irritation of the throat.
4. Dry and atrophic pharyngitis: drink more water, keep the oropharynx moist, can take vitamin A, B, C, E, to promote the growth of mucosal epithelium. Throat surface drops of compound peppermint oil, can play a moisturizing effect.
If the dry and itchy throat persists without relief or even aggravates, it is recommended to consult a specialist to clarify the cause of the dry and itchy throat and then treat it under the guidance of a professional doctor.