The head of the throat itchy cough for a long time, may be related to allergic pharyngitis, reflux esophagitis, upper respiratory tract infections and other diseases, the causes of different treatments, should be timely consultation, identify the cause of the disease, under the guidance of the doctor for medication.
1. Allergic pharyngitis: often associated with contact with allergens, infections, diet and other factors, can appear in the pharynx foreign body sensation, pharyngeal itching, irritating dry cough and other symptoms. First of all, we should avoid contact with allergens and use antihistamines such as loratadine and glucocorticoid hormones such as beclomethasone propionate aerosol as prescribed by doctors to improve the symptoms.
2. Reflux esophagitis: due to the reflux of gastric contents through the esophagus into the patient’s pharynx, resulting in itching of the throat, coughing symptoms. Commonly used drugs include acid inhibitors (omeprazole, etc.), gastrointestinal stimulants (domperidone), antacids (magnesium aluminum carbonate), and mucosal protectors (aluminum thioglycollate, etc.). If necessary, laparoscopic fundoplication can also be considered.
3. Upper respiratory tract infection: it can lead to congestion and edema of the mucous membrane of the patient’s throat, thus causing symptoms such as itching of the throat, cough and fever. If the cough symptoms are serious, cough suppressants such as dextromethorphan can be given, and if accompanied by fever, antipyretic and analgesic drugs such as ibuprofen can be used. If there is a clear bacterial infection, antibiotics such as levofloxacin and penicillin can be used as appropriate.
If you have an itchy throat and cough for a long time, you should go to the ear, nose and throat department of the hospital, have a relevant examination, and follow the doctor’s instructions for medication and treatment after a clear diagnosis.