What to do if you cough up your throat

Coughing up a hoarse throat needs to be treated according to the cause of the cough. Coughs can be caused by a variety of diseases such as colds, pharyngitis, allergic coughs or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and need to be treated according to the different causes. 1. Colds are mostly caused by viral infections, which can lead to adverse symptoms such as coughing, scratchy throat and runny nose. Due to the self-limiting nature of colds, they are usually treated symptomatically. Coughing is a symptom that can be treated with cough suppressants such as dextromethorphan. Dextromethorphan is contraindicated in women in early pregnancy and breastfeeding. 2. Chronic pharyngitis patients often have a morning cough, dry and itchy throat, and some patients may also experience nausea or dry vomiting. It can be treated by drinking more water or gargling Borax Gargle. 3. Allergic cough patients also have dry cough or throat itching and other symptoms. They can be treated with antihistamines, including levocetirizine, which is contraindicated in patients with advanced kidney disease. Leukotriene receptor antagonists such as montelukast can also be taken to reduce symptoms such as dry cough. 4. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach acid reflux to the esophagus and the mucous membrane of the pharynx, irritation to the mucous membrane of the pharynx can also cause symptoms of dry cough. Acid-suppressing drugs such as the proton pump inhibitor omeprazole can be used, and attention should be paid to whether there are any allergic symptoms before using the drug. There are many reasons for coughing and hoarseness, when this symptom occurs, you need to go to the hospital to improve the examination, to clarify the cause of the disease, and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment. In addition, during this period, pay attention to drink more water, light diet.