Itchy throat and cough when itchy may be related to acute upper respiratory tract infection, reflux pharyngitis, allergic pharyngitis and so on.
1. Acute upper respiratory tract infection: the pathogens of acute upper respiratory tract infection are mainly viruses, such as rhinovirus and influenza virus. The disease will cause patients to have symptoms such as runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, pharyngeal discomfort, dry cough, fever, etc., which can be manifested as itchy throat and coughing when itchy.
2. Reflux pharyngitis: common symptoms include foreign body sensation or pain in the throat, frequent throat clearing, etc. Some patients may suffer from itchy throat due to the stimulation of stomach acid and cough when itchy.
3. Allergic pharyngitis: allergic pharyngitis is related to contact with allergens, genetic factors, pathogenic bacterial infections, etc., which can cause some patients to have an itchy throat and an itchy cough. Common symptoms include continuous irritating dry cough, foreign body sensation in the eyes, itchy throat, and difficulty in swallowing.
Itchy throat and a tickle cough may have other reasons, it is recommended that timely medical examination, clear disease treatment as prescribed by the doctor. Daily attention to drink more water, create a good living environment.