Itchy throat is not the main manifestation of novel coronavirus infection pneumonia, but if itchy throat occurs, it is also necessary to ask for a detailed epidemiologic history, whether there has been contact with patients returning from an infected area, or whether there has been contact with a patient with fever or a suspected patient. The main cause of itchy throat is considered to be related to pharyngitis, and allergic causes cannot be excluded, such as allergic rhinitis and airway hyperreactivity. Itchy throat also need to observe whether there is a sore throat, cough, or headache, low fever, fatigue and other concomitant manifestations. At the same time, it is necessary to complete the routine blood tests to clarify whether there is a bacterial or viral infection, and if necessary, it is also necessary to carry out a CT examination of the chest.