Cough and itchy throat in summer are related to physiological factors such as high ambient temperature and lack of moisture, as well as inhalation of allergenic substances, upper respiratory tract infections and acute laryngitis.
1. Physiological factors: high ambient temperature in summer, lack of moisture or intake of spicy and irritating food may cause some people to cough and itchy throat.
2. Inhalation of allergenic substances: when patients inhale allergenic substances, such as animal hair, dust mites, etc., the allergenic substances will stimulate the local mucous membranes and cause cough and throat itching phenomenon, and some patients may also be accompanied by breathlessness, profuse sweating and other symptoms.
3. Upper respiratory tract infection: Upper respiratory tract infection is mainly caused by viral infections, and summer rain and cold are the triggering factors. The disease will cause some patients to cough, itchy throat phenomenon, may also be accompanied by runny nose, sneezing, nasal congestion, loss of taste and other symptoms.
4. Acute laryngitis: acute laryngitis will also cause some patients cough, itchy throat, may also appear hoarse, cough phlegm, foreign body sensation in the throat, inspiratory dyspnea and other symptoms. Acute laryngitis is associated with infections, excessive use of voice, etc., while decreased immunity and environmental factors are triggers.
It is recommended that people with summer cough and itchy throat should consult a doctor for examination, and follow the doctor’s instructions after clarifying the cause of the illness. Drink plenty of water and open the windows frequently.