What is the disease of itchy throat and cough

Throat itching and coughing is a problem that many people have encountered. There are two situations that lead to this symptom. One is external stimulation, such as contact with dust, chemical gases, etc. One is caused by diseases of the body itself, such as chronic pharyngitis and reflux esophagitis, which can also cause this symptom. Different causes of disease require different treatments, so that the results can be seen faster!

Itchy throat and cough are caused by irritation to the throat, such as dust, neck radiotherapy, long-term exposure to chemical gases, excessive smoking and drinking, etc. In addition, systemic factors such as various chronic diseases can also cause this disease. The most common is chronic pharyngitis, which is a chronic inflammation of the throat mucosa. Common symptoms include throat discomfort, dryness, itching, pain, excessive secretions and burning pain, easy retching, a foreign body sensation, and inability to cough out or swallow. The above symptoms will be aggravated especially when the voice is overused, spicy food is consumed, fatigued or the weather changes.

1. Patients with chronic pharyngitis

If you have an itchy throat and cough caused by chronic pharyngitis, you must choose the right medicine to actively treat the pharyngitis.

In the treatment of chronic pharyngitis, Chinese patent medicine is more effective. It has the effects of clearing away heat and relieving sore throat, relaxing the chest and moistening the throat, and protecting the vocal cords. Its mechanism of action can hit the pathogenesis, provide symptomatic treatment, and has no toxic side effects when used for a long time. When your throat is uncomfortable, you can also use lozenges, which have the effects of nourishing yin, clearing heat, relieving sore throat and detoxifying. It can quickly relieve symptoms such as burning sensation, pain, dry throat and discomfort in the throat. You can also use cooling candy for daily health care. It is cool, refreshing and soothing to the throat, and one piece is enough to take effect.

2. Patients with reflux esophagitis

First, you should avoid overeating or eating before going to bed, and do not take drugs that affect esophageal motility function; second, you should raise the pillow appropriately when sleeping to raise your head, which will help reduce the occurrence of reflux pharyngitis; third, if it is confirmed that there is "acidity" in the throat, in addition to local application of anti-inflammatory drugs and throat lozenges, acid-suppressing drugs and gastrokinetic drugs should be used in combination.

3. Folk remedy recommendation: boiled radish water

Wash the white radish, cut it into 4 to 5 thin slices, put it in a small pot, add half a bowl of water, bring it to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. Wait until the water cools down a little before giving it to your baby. This recipe is very effective in treating wind-heat cough, dry nose and throat, and dry cough with little sputum. It is more effective for babies under 2 years old.