Itchy throat and dry cough may be caused by chronic pharyngitis, reflux pharyngitis, cough variant asthma and other diseases, according to the cause of the disease and the extent of the disease to choose the general treatment, medication and surgical treatment, there is no fastest treatment only for the symptoms.
1. Chronic pharyngitis: in acute pharyngitis repeated episodes and adverse physical and chemical factors stimulation, easy to cause pharyngeal mucosa and submucosal chronic inflammation, the symptoms of throat itching dry cough. Available furacilin gargle solution gargle, containing the dulcimer fen throat tablets to ease the symptoms. Apply 2% iodized glycerin to the posterior wall of the pharynx to stimulate gland secretion. Supplement with multivitamins as appropriate to promote the repair of the mucous membrane of the pharynx.
2. Reflux laryngitis: gastric contents reflux to the throat, irritation damage to the mucous membrane of the throat, in the cold, hot air and inflammatory factors under the stimulation of easy to cause throat itching and dry cough symptoms. Lansoprazole and other acid-suppressing drugs can be taken orally, and moxapride and other gastrointestinal stimulants. At the same time, light diet, avoid eating 3 hours before bedtime. When conservative treatment is not effective, all types of fundoplication can be considered.
3. Cough variant asthma: It is an atypical asthma with chronic cough as the main symptom and the presence of airway hyperresponsiveness. It is characterized by a dry cough with a tickle in the throat. To avoid contact with allergens, avoid excessive exercise. Beta 2 agonists, such as salbutamol; anticholinergic drugs, such as ipratropium bromide; glucocorticosteroids, such as fluticasone propionate inhalation aerosol and so on can be applied.
If the symptoms of itchy throat and dry cough occur, it is necessary to actively consult a doctor for a systematic examination, and after a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the diagnosis and treatment.