What should I do if I have a strong dry cough and a tickle in my throat when I sleep?

Sleeping dry cough powerful, itchy throat, may be upper respiratory tract infection, rhinitis, cough variant asthma, etc., the recommendation is to consult a doctor to clarify the cause of the disease, the treatment method includes drug treatment, surgical treatment. 1. Upper respiratory tract infections: upper respiratory tract infections are common pathogens for viruses, only a few caused by bacteria. Upper respiratory tract infection airway sensitivity increases, increased secretion will also appear at night cough, throat itching and other symptoms. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use acyclovir, acetaminophen, aspirin and other drugs for treatment. 2. Rhinitis: Rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal cavity caused by viruses, bacteria and allergens. Rhinitis can cause the patient to sleep with a backflow of nasal mucus, triggering symptoms such as itchy throat and cough. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use budesonide, fluticasone propionate and other drugs for treatment. If the effect of drug treatment is not good, you can consider surgical treatment to improve the ventilation and drainage of the nasal cavity. 3. Cough variant asthma: cough variant asthma is a special type of asthma. Cough variant asthma can be triggered by airway hyperresponsiveness and neurological mechanisms. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions to use beclomethasone, budesonide and other drugs for treatment. If you feel unwell, you should go to the hospital in time to avoid delay.