The discomfort and slight cough in the throat area may be caused by upper respiratory tract infection, chronic pharyngitis, rhinitis and sinusitis. 1. Upper respiratory tract infection: the disease is mainly caused by viral infections, the virus is easy to the throat area caused by invasion, in the early stages of the disease, may cause discomfort in the throat area, a slight cough, may also be accompanied by a runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion and other symptoms. 2. Chronic pharyngitis: this disease is usually caused by environmental factors, poor dietary habits, and neighboring organ foci of stimulation and other reasons, due to the presence of inflammatory reactions in the throat, under the stimulation of inflammatory factors, can cause discomfort in the throat, mild cough, may also be accompanied by throat dryness, pain and other symptoms. 3. Rhinitis sinusitis: due to inflammation of the nasal sinus mucosa, stimulated by inflammation, can lead to increased nasal secretions, excessive nasal secretions are prone to reflux to the pharynx, resulting in discomfort in the throat, a slight cough, which can be accompanied by headache, nasal congestion and other symptoms. The throat discomfort and mild cough, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible, to clarify the specific diagnosis, to give targeted treatment.