A slight coughing throat. Throat treatment for bacterial infections. ENT diseases and throat soreness

An unpleasant sensation, which gives itchy throat, prevents a person to lead a normal life, causing discomfort. But, unfortunately, few give due attention to such a manifestation, because they are not in a hurry to visit the doctor. Of course, this is not true, because if itching in the throat and you want to cough, then this should be considered as a serious signal that the body sends as a warning about the beginning of the development of a cold. If the treatment is not prescribed in a timely manner or the method is chosen incorrectly, then a couple of days will begin coughing, it is very problematic to clear your throat without the help of medicines. It is possible to prevent the development of complications only if the specialist finds out the cause of itching in the throat and prescribes an effective treatment method.

Why is my throat cramped, especially at night? This is the question that every person who feels such sensations asks himself. It is quite often possible to hear, both from a child and from an adult, that something tickles in the throat and even “intercepts”, such a manifestation is called tickling, and it warns of the beginning inflammatory process. Sometimes discomfort  only show itching, with other symptoms catarrhal diseasesfor example, a rise in temperature or nasal congestion will not manifest. Such an inflammatory process can develop for a long time, but if it has been observed for a month already, regardless of the symptoms, it is necessary to consult a doctor without fail in order to completely get rid of the unpleasant manifestation.

Tickling inside the throat can occur for the following reasons:

• exposure to viruses, bacteria or infections;
• hit on the mucous surface of nicotine gum;
• long stay in the dry and not aired room;
• actions of industrial or domestic allergens.

The above factors negatively affect the internal receptors, which are located in the respiratory epithelium. It is because of this that there is tickling and itching in the throat. If you do not start treatment in a timely manner, soon there will be a dry, irritating cough that will not rest, either day or night.

ENT diseases and throat soreness

Most often, itching in the throat is manifested against the background of the development of the following ENT diseases:

• laryngitis;
• pollinosis;
• ARVI;
• pharyngitis.

This is explained by the special structure of ENT organs through which viruses and infections freely penetrate. As it develops, the pathological process will affect the entire system, allergens will enter the oropharynx through nasal cavitythat can provoke the development of the following diseases:

• rhinitis;
• tracheitis;
• pharyngitis.

It is worth noting that tuberculosis or asthma can develop in the human body without itching and scratching.

The above diseases are manifested not only by sore throat, but also by swelling of the soft tissue of the mucous membrane. Therefore, their treatment should be treated responsibly, especially during pregnancy, in order to prevent the occurrence of very serious complications.

Therapeutic method

It will be possible to get rid of the unpleasant itching in the throat only after finding out the cause of this manifestation, and this can only be done by an experienced doctor. After examining the patient and obtaining the results of the necessary tests, the doctor will prescribe an effective treatment method that will completely eliminate unpleasant itchy sensations. Therapeutic therapy depends on the nature of the manifestations:

1. If the itch appeared on the background of colds, while the patient complains of a dry, irritating cough, then first of all prescribed expectorant drugs. To do this, the doctor may prescribe such drugs:

• Bioparox;
• Ingalipt;
• Faringosept.

1. If the above drugs do not give the desired result and the patient does not relieve sputum at the proper level, and the dry cough continues to torment, this may indicate the development of an inflammatory process in the lungs. When the diagnosis is confirmed, antibiotics are connected to the treatment method, which are prescribed by the attending physician individually for each patient.
2. If itching and sore throat cause allergens, both domestic and industrial, then first of all you need to completely get rid of them, regularly carry out wet cleaning and ventilate the room. Such a manifestation of antihistamine drugs, for example, Suprastin or Zyrtec, is prescribed by medication as prescribed by a doctor.

Well helps relieve itching gargling with a warm, properly diluted solution of iodine. This procedure is completely harmless, so it can be used in pregnancy and for children, if rinsing does not cause them gag reflex.

At home, before visiting the hospital, it is possible and even necessary to take preventive measures that will help relieve discomfort:

• increase the amount of fluid that must be necessarily warm and preferably vitamin;
• gargle can not only a solution of iodine, but also infusion of medicinal herbs, for example, calendula, chamomile or sage. Gargling with herbs is best suited for a child, since the mucous surface of the throat in children is very vulnerable. Incorrectly diluted solution based on iodine can be an additional irritant, which, in turn, will increase the scratching and itching. Unpleasant itchy sensations inside the throat are well eliminated by inhalation. For this procedure, it is recommended to boil the potatoes, which need to be thoroughly washed, and add a few drops of aromatic oil, such as eucalyptus, to the hot broth;
• with the help of rosehip oil or olive oil, you can not only soften the mucous surface of the throat, but also stop the inflammatory process. To do this, you simply need to bury the nose with medicated oils, which will go down the throat through the nasopharynx or use a cotton swab to lubricate. The oil does not contain any impurities, does not cause allergic manifestations and discomfort, so this method of treatment is suitable for both children and adults.
• during treatment should not eat very hot food and drinks, be sure to abandon the products that can irritate the mucous membrane, and from alcoholic beverages. You can not overstrain his throat, it is worth giving him rest as much as possible.

If at home you will not be able to get the desired result within 3 days of treatment, you should refuse self-treatment and make an appointment with a doctor. After all, if the treatment does not give a positive result, it means that the technique chosen is wrong, and only an experienced doctor will be able to point out the error and prescribe a really effective medical therapy.

There are many causes of discomfort in the throat.

A person may suddenly feel how his throat is itching from the inside, and a cough occurs following discomfort in the upper respiratory tract.

This may be due to exposure of the human body to a sharp drop in air temperature, when most people suffer from acute respiratory infections.

Often this tickling in the mouth is caused by the appearance or flow allergic reaction food, mold spores, pet dander or pollen. Observed heavy discharge  tears constant sneezing  or nasal congestion, tinnitus, or general malaise and weakness.

Excessive dryness inside can be caused by getting too much hot air into the nasopharynx, staying in a room that is not sufficiently moistened. In order to get rid of the unpleasant feeling in the throat, it is enough to use tea or mineral water. When in a dry room the temperature reaches the level of 20 ° С, or the air is humidified, the throat returns to normal.

In the case of drying due to lack of sputum in the respiratory organs, microcracks and crusts form on the inner surface, which act as one of the main irritants. When a person begins to cough, these crusts painfully come off or widen, and the cracks become larger. When the process of healing of these microscopic lesions occurs, the throat itches and a cough appears that can lead to vomiting. This state does not allow breathing and speaking to the patient.

The causes of the symptom

Many are interested in the answer to the question of why the throat is scratched inside, and there is a cough after the itch. What is the cause of the strange disease? First of all, a person must figure out what stimuli can provoke the occurrence of an unpleasant symptom in the body. Cough can cause:

1. Smoke cigarettes, which contains in its composition nicotine gum. It is very harmful to the respiratory tract, since this component not only irritates the mucous membrane, but also provokes the appearance of mutations in the cells.
2. The air inhaled by humans may contain a high concentration of dust, or be very dry.
3. Components of industrial or domestic emissions can trigger allergic reactions and can poison the body by causing stress to the respiratory system.
4. Infection, getting into a weakened human body, undermines the normal functioning of the immune system and can produce substances that act as toxic compounds for the body.

A person should understand that if the throat is scratched inside, and the cough does not stop, it is necessary to pay attention to the irritation of the throat mucosa. Similar symptoms may indicate a prolonged form of laryngitis or pharyngitis, mycosis or pollinosis, acute respiratory diseases  or the presence of allergies.

The process of bacteria damage can affect the entire body as a whole. The allergen penetrates the nasal mucosa, and then moves into the nasopharynx, directly inside the larynx or trachea, bronchi or lungs, provokes rhinitis, tracheitis, etc. At the same time with itching, edema may occur.

Important!  Disorders of the normal functioning of the digestive tract, thyroid, pancreas and central nervous system play a role in the occurrence of itching in the ENT organs.

In the morning, people suffering from disorders in the gallbladder or gastrointestinal tract, feel sore throat. Neoplasms in the thyroid gland can cause itching. Itching may also appear due to laryngeal neurosis, cervical osteochondrosis or diabetes mellitus.

When is home treatment needed?

What to do when itching throat and cough? This question is often asked by patients with the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms. In order to get an answer to this question, you should consult with your doctor.

To mute the symptoms yourself, taking such drugs as Loratadin is not prohibited. A stronger antihistamine is already prescribed by the doctor. Zyrtec, which does not cause drowsiness and is completely safe for humans, can be used to muffle the symptoms.

It is necessary to understand when allergic itching occurs in the ear, nose, and in which case tickling in the mucous membrane from irritating substance (paint, cigarette smoke, perfume, dust, etc.) appears. If a person breathes in pairs or particles of the above allergens, he begins to cough. This is because the body is trying to get rid of the harmful substance, removing it from the body. It is normal when the throat itches, and there is a rejecting cough, so if you have a question about how to treat this symptom, the answer is unequivocal - the cessation of contact with the allergen. It is recommended that, when a throat irritates you, you can walk more in the open air in places where the likelihood of plant dust and pollen is minimal.

Currently developed a sufficiently large number of ways to eliminate itching and discomfort in the throat. It is necessary to use such means only when it comes to the influence of external factors.

The easiest way to get rid of the unpleasant sensations is as follows: drink plenty of warm liquid. Soften and moisturize the mucous membrane will always help warm tea or plain water.

If a dry cough appears and itchy throat, then the question arises as to what can treat this condition? The easiest way is to chew a clove. It has astringent properties, increases the production of saliva and mucus, this eliminates excessive dryness.

On a note!Drinking plenty of water helps fight bacteria that cause itching. Drink from lemon juice and honey dissolved in water is a safe and proven popular method.

How to get rid of sore throat at home?

Rinsing well helps with discomfort from irritation of the mucous. You can take 1 tsp. Aloe juice, dilute it with 1 cup of warm water and periodically gargle. This method of dealing with itching is also suitable for healing wounds.

1 time per day is enough to rinse with water and vinegar, adding pepper, honey or ascorbic acid.

Means, which is always at hand: it is enough to fry 2 onions in 1 glass of oil in a pan, and then, after cooling the oil, rinse them with throat. A similar effect, like oil, can be achieved by drinking carrot or beet juice. It is best to mix 0.5 cups of both types of juice with honey.

Not bad helps a mixture of milk and radish juice. It is enough to mix the ingredients in a 1: 1 ratio, add a little honey, and drink 3 tablespoons after meals.

Itching in the throat can be calmed with peppermint. It is enough to rinse with a diluted tincture of the pharynx, and everything will pass.

Inhalers quickly help to deal with the troubles in the nasopharynx. But what if there is no inhaler at home, but is there lavender or eucalyptus oil? You just need to boil water in a kettle or saucepan, add a few drops of aromatic oil and cover yourself with a towel, while breathing deeply with evaporation. This procedure helps to clean all airways and moisturize them.

What to do if it hurts my throat and a dry cough appears? Such a question can often be heard from patients who are beginning to disturb these symptoms. Most doctors recommend sucking cough lozenges. Menthol and eucalyptus candies are best.

It so happens that a similar symptom happens in the summer, for example, at sea. This is due to acclimatization.

Often the child has a sore throat, and the cough is so strong that the baby becomes hysterical. What to do in this case?

Children complain of sore throat - it may be a residual phenomenon after an illness. If it itches for a long time, it can be a serious signal for anxiety. Complications can develop into a sore throat or chronic tonsillitis  or pharyngitis. They severely undermine the immune system of the child, provoke more serious diseases, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. Such diseases are already treated with injections, pills and strong antibiotics.

If the throat is scratched from the inside, and a cough appears, then this state interferes with a normal full life, and therefore the question arises as to what to do in such a situation. Give up alcohol consumption first. It dehydrates the body, contributes to the drying out of the mucous tissues of the nasopharynx. Try at least for a while to get rid of the habit of smoking, because nicotine also irritates the inflamed larynx.

Saliva is abundantly released when eating spicy or salty foods, and the active work of the salivary glands provokes unpleasant sensations in the mouth. Heaters and fans simply distill the dust, so it is best to ventilate the room or room, often doing wet wiping surfaces.

Tip!  If the baby complains that something is interfering with it, or is worth a coma, contact a specialist who is engaged in the diagnosis and treatment of the gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system and thyroid gland.

Causes of pruritus and its treatment

If after applying folk remedies  the symptoms have not disappeared, it is necessary to consult a doctor who will diagnose and prescribe a comprehensive treatment, taking into account the individual characteristics of the organism.

An otolaryngologist collects anamnesis, builds a picture of the disease. If necessary, the doctor refers to a computer study.

A patient can be sent to a hardware-instrumental examination using a laryngoscope, the blood is examined, an ultrasound examination is performed. internal organs, samples taken from the mucous. Based on the collected data, treatment is prescribed. Self-medication is contraindicated.

When the reason is clear, why the throat is itchy, and why the cough does not go away, what should I do? The following treatment is prescribed:

1. When inflammation occurs, Hexoral or Falimint is prescribed. They eliminate or dull the irritation.
2. Suprastin, Diazolin help eliminate allergies or minimize it.
3. Symptoms of neurosis suggests appropriate treatment, matched by a neurologist.
4. Pathology of the stomach, a violation of his work finds out a gastroenterologist. Dieting is necessary.

Comprehensive treatment helps to quickly get rid of unpleasant symptoms.

Itching is a symptom of many diseases. The call of our body that his work is broken. An otolaryngologist will help determine the cause of the itch and find ways to eliminate it.

Itchy throat: physiology

The reasons for this process are not well understood. Available data suggest a similarity of the mechanism of its occurrence with pain. It can appear as a slight tingling, any unpleasant sensations that cause the desire to comb the itchy surface.

It can occur in one place or several at the same time, lasts a short period of time or long. It happens on the skin and mucous membranes.

Mechanical and chemical factors can cause itching. Mechanical stimuli: tactile contact (touch), vibration, pressure. Chemicals: histamine, serotonin, kinins, cytokines, proteases, neuropeptides, opioids.

It may be of neurogenic and psychogenic origin. Causes the urge to scratch, degrades the quality of life and leads to depression. It has one or more causes.

The reasons

Fungal infections

Pharyngomycosis

It is quite easy to diagnose this pathology, the survey data, examination and give a complete picture of the disease. In all forms of the disease, a gentle voice mode and a diet with the exception of hot, cold, irritating and dry foods are recommended.

Conduct therapy, as in chronic pharyngitis. Chronic laryngitis is dangerous. possible complications: acute and chronic stenosis of the larynx.

Pollinosis

Pollinosis is a seasonal disease of an allergic nature. It occurs in mild, moderate and severe forms. The main reason is the presence of an allergen.

Pollen causes inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes, nasal sinuses, trachea, bronchi, there may be manifestations of allergy on the skin.

During the flowering period, patients suffer from itching in places of allergic inflammation, swelling and redness of the mucous membrane, light serous discharge, ears, dysphonia, sneezing, and bronchospasm can occur.

The stages of treatment of this disease are reduced to the elimination or reduction of contact with allergens, drug therapy, specific immunotherapy, patient education with the diagnosis of Pollinosis.

Apply antihistamine drugs:, fexofenadine,. Specific immunotherapy is carried out outside the acute season, using microdoses of allergens. All drugs prescribed by an allergist.

Neoplasms of the thyroid gland

Weight loss can occur, sweating increases, hand tremors appear, poor heat tolerance, irritability, sweating. The diagnosis is confirmed by ultrasound, make a puncture biopsy of the site. The treatment is surgical.

Malignant Disease - (thyroid cancer). Manifested by the presence of a node in the thyroid gland, an increase in cervical lymph nodes, voice change, itchy throat.

Unlike adenoma, the knot is immobile, soldered to the surrounding tissues, has a bumpy surface, and is painless.

Methods of diagnosis of the disease: ultrasound, scintigraphy, MRI, puncture, hormonal examination: TSH, Calcitonin. General analysis  blood, radiography of the lungs.

Treatment of thyroid cancer - surgical, conduct removal of the body and the course of radioactive iodine. Be sure to prescribe thyroxin for the purpose of replacement therapy.

Laryngeal neurosis

Neurosis is a neurotic disorder of a somatoform nature (there is no confirmation of the sensations experienced by the patient). Despite the intensity of pain or itching, the organ is anatomically healthy. Often, violations in the motor and sensitive areas are manifestations of hysteria.

Patients may note:

• Itchy throat.
• Hypersensitivity.
• Difficult swallowing.
• Sensation of coma in the throat.
• Burning and other paresthesias.

This disease exists in the imagination of man; he “convinced” himself of this.

Treatment of neurosis is a long process, psychoneurologists prescribe drug therapy  - antidepressants, individual psychotherapy sessions. This diagnosis is made after the exclusion of diseases that cause anatomical organ damage.

Ecology and environmental influences

Itching in the throat can occur when there are irritating and mucous substances in the surrounding air:

• Harmful industrial emissions.
• Smoke and burning of fires.
• Pollution of cities.
• Finely dispersed substances.
• Chemical compounds.
• Aromatic substances.

Other reasons

Diseases gastrointestinal tract  may cause inflammation of the mucous membrane of the throat. GERD - gastroesophageal reflux disease, in which gastric juice is thrown into the esophagus and pharynx and damages them.

Taking certain medications has side effect: causes dry cough, itching, sore throat. These include Bioparox, Metoclopramide, Pegasys, Egilok, Diroton. Intal, Cytoflavin.

Diagnostics

An initial examination with these complaints should be carried out by an ENT doctor; he makes a preliminary diagnosis, determines the list of necessary examinations and consultations.

An instrumental examination of the throat, paranasal sinuses. Laboratory examinations are prescribed: blood tests, smear cultures. Consultations of an otolaryngologist, a gastroenterologist, an endocrinologist, a psychoneurologist, an allergist, an oncologist.

How to help yourself at home

If the disease occurs suddenly, there is no opportunity to consult a doctor - you can alleviate the symptoms by taking Lysobact, Lysac. You can not take herbal preparations in connection with possible allergies.

Prevention

• Healthy lifestyle.
• Hardening
• Personal hygiene.
• Observance of psychological hygiene.
• Timely treatment of chronic foci of infection.

Forecast

Serious prognosis for thyroid cancer, edema and laryngeal stenosis. In other cases, with timely adequate therapy - favorable.

The feeling of an itch is one of the most unpleasant experiences, especially when it is impossible to mechanically influence the area that is its source. Although itching is not pain, it gives patients considerable discomfort, and with frequent appearance and long-term preservation can cause nervous disorders. When the throat itches and there is a strong desire to cough, you need to think about why this happens. Need to pay attention to everything related symptoms, as well as at the time of occurrence of itching and its probable connection with provocateurs. It is not necessary to begin treatment before finding out the exact cause, as this may lead to a distortion of the clinical picture and complicate the diagnosis.

  Probable pathology

Cough and itching are symptoms that can be present both individually and in combination with many diseases. They are not specific to any age group, and are found in children and adults. At the same time, it is possible to characterize them in various ways depending on the characteristics (sputum production, localization of itching), and associated symptoms.

Why does it itch in my throat and I want to cough? Most likely these symptoms are due to:

• sensory dysfunction of the larynx;
• respiratory allergy.

Sensory dysfunction of the larynx involves a violation of the sensitivity of the mucous membrane and the change in response to various, even habitual stimuli (air, perfume, etc.).

Respiratory allergies is a collective concept that unites lesions of the respiratory (respiratory) system of an allergic nature. In the pathological process of respiratory allergy are involved paranasal sinuses nose, throat, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs. Symptoms are provoked by contact with various allergens, which are:

• food products;
• cosmetics;
• animal hair;
• house dust;
• plant pollen, etc.

The most common route of entry of the allergen into the body during inhalation respiratory allergies.

This means that the patient is in contact with the substance provocateur, inhaling it. Symptoms usually develop acutely and appear within a few minutes after the allergen enters the respiratory tract mucosa. Allergic lesions of the upper respiratory system are usually classified as small forms of respiratory allergies. If it hurts your throat and coughs, you can assume an allergic pathology:

1. Nose (rhinitis).
2. Pharynx (pharyngitis).
3. Larynx (laryngitis).

Often there is a simultaneous combination of the manifestations of all the forms mentioned in the list. Sometimes there are isolated options, as well as options that complement the clinical picture of any allergic disease, for example, allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma.

  Laryngeal dysfunction

Sensory dysfunctions, or sensory disorders of the larynx occur for various reasons:

• inflammatory processes;
• neoplasms;
• endocrine disorders;
• neurotic disorders;
• complications of infectious diseases.

They are classified as hyperesthesia (hypersensitivity), paresthesia (atypical reaction to the stimulus, the occurrence of the reaction even in the absence of a stimulus), hypoesthesia (reduced sensitivity), anesthesia (lack of sensitivity). When it comes to symptoms such as itchy throat and cough, laryngeal hyperesthesia is likely to occur. This variant of neuromuscular dysfunction is present in many pathologies, in particular, in bronchial asthma.

Sensory dysfunction of the larynx always has a primary cause and is not an independent disease.

How is hyperesthesia of the larynx manifested? The patient feels itching, scratchy and even sore throat when inhaling cold, hot, dry or, on the contrary, too moist air; he is also worried about a painful paroxysmal, but at the same time unproductive (dry) cough. Tobacco smoke often acts as a stimulus. Some patients begin to react sharply to the perfume spray in the air, sometimes they notice an aerosol reaction to those cosmetics that they used before. In general, sensitivity can manifest itself in relation to any respirable substance, especially if it has a strong odor.

  Allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis can persist year-round or manifest itself as a seasonal form, for example, during the flowering of trees. In children of the younger age group, food allergens, in particular, cow milk protein, are of great importance.

Itching in the throat with allergic rhinitis is considered as one of the additional symptoms, not always present. Cough for this disease is not characteristic; the exception is morning cough due to runoff of nasal discharge into the pharynx.

Allergic inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa is observed in acute or chronic form. Irritants that can cause symptoms are divided into two groups:

1. Specific ( different kinds  allergens).
2. Nonspecific (sharp drop in temperature of inhaled air, fluid and food intake with a large difference in temperature parameters).

Allergic pharyngitis may be associated with occupational hazards if the patient is in contact with allergenic substances in the course of their professional duties.

Faced with the fact that itchy throat, employees can:

• laboratories;
• factories for the production of paints;
• enterprises producing medications  and etc.

For allergic pharyngitis are not typical pain sensations  at rest and when swallowing.

Patients are bothered by itchy throat, feeling foreign body  in the throat. The leading sign is a cough, dry, paroxysmal, obsessive. Allergic pharyngitis rarely occurs in isolation, it is usually observed in combination with other respiratory allergies, for example, with the development of allergic conjunctivitis and rhinitis as well, the patient feels like scratching the eyes and nose.

  Allergic laryngitis

Allergic laryngitis is most common in children aged 1 to 3 years, but it can also develop in adults. The primary cause is sensitization (specific hypersensitivity) to food allergens, house dust, plant pollen. The trachea and bronchi are often involved in the pathological process.

Unlike allergic inflammation of the nose and throat, allergic laryngitis can be life-threatening. This is due to the development of stenosis (narrowing of the lumen) of the larynx and the risk of asphyxiation (asphyxiation). A rough “barking” cough, shortness of breath appears, the patient assumes a forced position to facilitate breathing.

Itching is rarely present, often against the background of other manifestations of subtle and insignificant. Symptoms do not persist permanently, they recur periodically after contact with an allergen provocateur.

  Other reasons

Why does my throat itch? Although the most likely causes are small forms of respiratory allergies and sensory dysfunctions of the larynx, patients may also notice itching and cough in the case of:

Bronchial asthma belongs to respiratory allergies. The leading manifestation of the disease is paroxysmal coughaccompanied by shortness of breath and the appearance of wheezing in the chest. Symptoms develop as a result of contact with respiratory allergens (pollen, animal hair, cosmetics), aggravated by physical exertion triggers, emotional experiences, respiratory infection. Complaints that itchy throat from the inside, characterize additional manifestations, which differ in different patients and may also include nasal congestion, sneezing, redness of the eyes, etc.

The mucous membrane of the pharynx may itch during mycotic (fungal) infection of the oropharyngeal candidiasis. The patient is also concerned about the dryness of the mucous membrane. In this case, the symptom, as in the previous case, is not the most significant in the clinical picture.

Short-term feeling when the patient feels light itching in the throat, possibly in the prodromal period of acute respiratory viral infection.

This phenomenon precedes the development of pain and fever. Tickling, dryness, itching and coughing become the primary signs that persist for several hours.

Whooping cough is a bacterial infection caused by pertussis (bordetella). It is considered a childhood disease, but adults can also become infected. At the same time, the clinical picture is distinguished by the scarcity of manifestations, includes only some typical signs of a prolonged, exhausting cough, combined with a sore throat.

At occurrence of an itch and desire to cough it is necessary to address the specialist. Some allergic diseases develop in stages, for example, symptoms allergic rhinitis  may precede the appearance of signs bronchial asthma. Timely diagnosis reduces the likelihood of complications, and treatment is carried out with less drug load.

Itching in the throat is most often the first harbinger of an incipient inflammatory process, and not dependent on the etiology of the disease. The patient feels itchy, or says that his throat is itchy, but there is no pain yet. All individually, such a manifestation of ARVI as a tickling in the throat, as a rule, appears the very first.

For example, an itchy throat appeared in the morning, and other symptoms, such as burning, swelling, and pain, appeared in the evening. The first thing to do is rinsing, because at home, it is difficult for the patient to determine what he is dealing with - a cold, colds, or another problem.

Sometimes the throat itches without other visible manifestations, then perhaps it is a sign of a weak allergic reaction, because severe allergies will certainly have a "bouquet" of a variety of complaints. Often, patients complain not only of sore and itchy throat, but at the same time of hoarseness. Here you can suspect a surge vocal cordsand possibly a cold joined in.

You can guess for a long time, even the local doctor is not always 100% determine the cause of this condition as itching in the throat. Therefore, for all diseases of the throat, it is better to contact an otolaryngologist, who is more likely to make a diagnosis, and give a clear answer to the question: “What should I do if my throat is itchy?”.

Itchy throat from the inside - probable causes

Basically, such a symptom appears in case of respiratory viral infections, bacterial lesions of the throat, but it is also impossible to exclude a group of diseases of non-inflammatory etiology.

Causes of inflammatory nature

• ARVI;
• flu;
• angina;
• laryngitis;
• tonsillitis;
• cold;
• nasopharyngitis;
• pharyngitis;
• tracheitis;
• bronchitis.

Causes of non-inflammatory nature

1. dry throat (dry indoor air);
2. chronic atrophic pharyngitis;
3. pharyngeal neurosis;
4. tumor neoplasms;
5. reflux esophagitis;
6. hernia of the esophagus;
7. allergies (food, smoking, inhalation of vapors of harmful substances, etc.).

With all these diseases, the throat itches inside, and constantly causes the patient to make specific coughs, which help to relieve the itching for a while.

Symptoms of sore throat

In inflammatory processes, in most cases, the tickling turns into pain when swallowing, a feeling of lump and puffiness. These symptoms are acutely pronounced during the first 3-5 days of the disease, and then gradually subside and disappear. Of course, this picture is observed when carrying out an adequate treatment of the throat, and then by the 7th-10th day of the disease, the throat mucosa is fully restored.

Sometimes the throat itches on the background of sore throat, then the following complaints are objectively present: sharp pain  in the throat, hyperemia, swelling of the tonsils, purulent attacks on them, an increase in body temperature to high numbers, an increase in the submandibular lymph nodes.

After a severe cold, or as a complication of ARVI, tracheitis and bronchitis appear. They are also accompanied by symptoms such as coughing, hoarseness, itching and sore throat, nasal mucus, and other ailments.

Therefore, it is impractical to separately treat itchy throat without other manifestations of the disease. The main thing - to find the cause of this condition, the rest - medical therapy.

In the absence of an inflammatory process, itchy throat can be associated with damage to various nerves passing through the pharynx (pharyngeal neurosis), but tickling in the pharynx does not happen alone, and other complaints join it. This is most often numbness, pain radiating to the ear, tongue, “throat”.

Sometimes patients complain of problems with swallowing and gagging. Pharyngeal neurosis occurs in various diseases, so you have to undergo a differential diagnosis and be clearly defined with the diagnosis. Brain tumors, syphilis, CNS damage may be the likely causes of neurosis of the pharynx.

In allergies, patients complain that they constantly itch in the throat, eyes, ears, or other parts of the body. Symptomatology is diverse, it happens, one symptom does not give rest, or, on the contrary, it bothers everyone at once.

Throat itches mostly because of the following allergens:

1. pet hair,
2. plant pollen,
3. bee products, tobacco smoke,
4. annoying food.

The exclusion of contact with these allergens completely eliminates tickling and itching in the throat.

Quite often, complaints of itching in the throat occur in people with high voice load (singers, lecturers) and in workers of hazardous industries (dust load). In addition to tickling, this group of people has lesions of the vocal cords. Patients complain that osip is a voice, itchy throat from the inside, it is difficult to talk, or the complete lack of speech reproduction.

Tickling in the throat occurs when tumor neoplasms of the pharynx, as well as nearby organs. For example, nodular goiter is almost always accompanied by tickling in the throat, gagging, and a slight cough. In addition to the symptoms presented, other specific signs of goiter develop.

Irritation in the throat can cause reflux esophagitis, while patients complain that they itch in the throat and want to cough. This is due to the ingress of gastric juice into the esophagus and above. The acidic environment of the juice is irritating and causes unpleasant symptoms.

All pathological symptoms in the throat require attention. Adult patients at home should conduct self-examination. Pay attention not only to the sensations (itching, tickling, pain), but also examine the throat, it may be red, it has raids, white lumps, or other objective signs.

Such a self-test will tell you what you had to face. Red throat - cold, allergy, viral infection, purulent attacks and traffic jams - tonsillitis or angina. If itching in the throat and ears, this condition is most likely caused by allergies.. For viruses complicated by infection, in addition to itching, there will be pain inside the ear (otitis).

An important symptom remains fever. If it is above 37.5 degrees, it is more likely that the patient has ARVI. With more high temperature, sore throat, itching, white raids - infection prevails.

Allergic diseases very rarely occur with changes in body temperature, sometimes there is only a slight increase (36.9-37.2 degrees), which is considered an individual feature of the body.

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Children, as well as adults, may complain of tickling and itching in the throat. In 80% of all cases, it is the onset of SARS, flu, colds, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, or vocal cord overvoltage.

When the throat is scratched for a long time, it is necessary to undergo an examination by an otolaryngologist in order to exclude more dangerous diseases (tumor processes and other ailments). The child may have hormonal problems (malfunction of the thyroid gland) or disorders of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, cholecystitis, esophageal hernia, and others).

You can not offer any particular method or pill for itching in the throat, because its causes are manifold. Therefore, the selection of drug therapy is made only after the diagnosis. Especially it concerns situations when the throat is scratched during pregnancy, and the woman begins self-medication at random - this is unacceptable.

Treatment of itching in the throat with viral infection

So, if the throat hurts and itches, then, most likely, this condition requires anti-inflammatory therapy. In case of a normal viral infection, gargling with chamomile, sage, calendula and yarrow extracts is recommended.

Gorlospas, Ingalipt, IRS-19, tantum verde (instruction), proposol, septisol oral and others will be suitable as a spray.

In addition to the above therapy, homeopathic remedies can be used, selected on a full-time reception with a homeopath.

When the ears itch and inside the throat there is a clear discomfort, it is better to visit Laura in order to determine in time if there is inflammation of the middle ear.

If the throat is inflamed against bacterial infection, you will have to face tonsillitis or a sore throat, the treatment approach of which is different from viral throat therapy.

Throat treatment for bacterial infection

Itching in the throat during bacterial processes must be eliminated comprehensively. With a high titer of the spread of staphylococci, streptococci, or other bacteria, the symptoms sore throat  will stay long. Therefore, to quickly eliminate the bacterial process in the throat, the following therapy is recommended:

1. antibacterial (selected on the basis of bakposeva) - the duration of treatment is determined by the doctor;
2. local antibacterial (bioparox or its analogues);
3. anesthetic (appointed only symptomatically when severe pain  throat) - ketanal, ketalar, nurofen. The dosage and duration of these funds is determined by the otolaryngologist;
4. desensibilizing (relieves swelling of the pharynx and tonsils) - telfast, tsetrin, claritin, erius, loratadine, and others. If the patient has a preference for any proven desensitizing agent, you do not need to change it;
5. emollient - instillation of peach oil 2 drops into each nostril intranasally or gargling with 3% hydrogen peroxide twice a day (10 ml per procedure, the solution should not be diluted). Such therapy eliminates itching, tickling, dryness and other discomfort in the throat;
6. antiseptic treatment of the throat (rinsing) - alcohol chlorophyllipt (5 ml per 200 ml of water), miramistin (15 ml per rinse), dioxidine (10 ml of solution per 0.5 glass of water), octenisept (diluted 1: 5 with water or saline );
7. immunocorrection (agents for stimulating local immunity are prescribed) - Imudon (for a course of 40 tablets for resorption, 10 days long), bronchomunal (1 capsule per day for 10 consecutive days);
8. homeopathic remedies to improve tissue trophism - tonzilgon, tonsillotrene or other homeopathic peas, selected by a homeopath individually (treatment is carried out according to the scheme, according to the instructions or as prescribed by the doctor);
9. gargle infusions of medicinal herbs: calendula, chamomile, string, yarrow;
10. rinsing with propolis tincture (diluted with water 1:10);
11. diet therapy - food and drinks that irritate the throat are excluded. Sour, fried, salty, spicy, cold and hot dishes are prohibited. Alcohol at the time of treatment and prevention is completely excluded;
12. gymnastics for the throat (sticking the tongue up to 10 times in one procedure) - the method is used twice a day.

Throat treatment for other diseases

If you have to deal with hormonal disorders, allergies, neoplastic processes, additional consultation of narrow specialists is necessary - an endocrinologist, an allergist, an immunologist, an oncologist, or others. The scheme of therapy for the diagnosed pathology is adjusted by several specialists, and only then the patient proceeds to the prescribed treatment.

What to do if fights, itchy throat

Conclusion

The throat is scratched - a symptom unpleasant, but disposable. In our article for readers, there are many examples and symptoms that are associated with itchy throat. The algorithm for eliminating this problem is a common one — taking anamnesis — diagnosing — getting results — scheduling a treatment.

Of course, at home it is also possible to get rid of tickling and itching in the throat, but on condition that you can guess the diagnosis yourself. Unfortunately, patients are often treated independently for a week, and when they do not get the proper effect they go to the doctor, losing precious time of the acute process of the disease, which is always easier to eliminate than chronic illness. Do not start the sores, and be healthy!

And a little about the secrets ...

If you or your child are often sick and are being treated with antibiotics alone, know that you are treating only the effect, not the cause.

So you simply “drain” money to pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies and get sick more often.

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