Dry cough and itchy throat may be related to chronic dry pharyngitis, reflux pharyngitis, chronic allergic pharyngitis and other diseases. In addition to the rational use of dextromethorphan, compound licorice syrup and other cough suppressants, general treatment, drug treatment and surgical treatment should be chosen according to the cause and degree of illness.
1. Chronic dry pharyngitis: dryness of the mucous membrane of the throat and increased nerve sensitivity can cause the disease. It can take iodized throat tablets, iodine tablets, gargle furacilin gargle, compound borax gargle and so on. And can be appropriate to supplement with vitamins.
2. Reflux pharyngolaryngitis: the reflux of stomach contents into the throat can cause disease. You need to eat a light diet, eat less and more meals. Oral omeprazole acid suppression therapy, cisapride gastrointestinal dynamic therapy. If conservative treatment is not effective, fundoplication is feasible.
3. Chronic allergic pharyngitis: contact with allergens can cause this symptom. It is necessary to avoid contact with various allergens, apply antihistamines, such as loratadine, local or systemic application of glucocorticosteroids, such as budesonide powder, prednisone and so on.
All of the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, when a dry cough and itchy throat, there are other possibilities, you need to actively consult a doctor for a systematic examination, a clear diagnosis, and standardized treatment in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.