Itchy throat and cough are common respiratory symptoms that can be caused by a variety of causes, including upper respiratory tract infections, allergies, chronic pharyngitis, and more. In order to effectively ** itchy throat and cough, it is necessary to consider medication**, dietary conditioning and daily care.
one, Medications**
First of all, to determine**. If the upper respiratory tract infection is caused by bacteria or viruses, your doctor may prescribe appropriate antibiotics or antiviral medications. For allergic itchy throat and cough, allergy medications such as antihistamines or antileukotrienes can be effective in relieving symptoms.
In addition, topical cough suppressants and throat laminations, such as lozenges, sprays, etc., can act directly on the throat to relieve itching and coughing. However, it is important to note that cough suppressants can only relieve symptoms and cannot *** so follow your doctor's advice when using them.
2. Dietary conditioning
Diet also plays an important role in relieving an itchy throat and cough. Patients should maintain a light, easy-to-digest diet and avoid spicy, greasy, and irritating foods such as chili peppers, coffee, fried foods, etc. These foods may irritate the throat and worsen symptoms.
At the same time, drinking plenty of water can keep your throat moist and relieve dryness and itchiness. You can also try some foods that have a throat moisturizing effect, such as pears, honey, radish, etc., which can moisturize the throat and reduce coughing.
3. Daily care
In daily life, patients also need to pay attention to the following:
1. Keep the indoor air fresh and avoid being in a closed and dirty environment for a long time. You can open windows regularly for ventilation, or use equipment such as air purifiers.
2. Avoid contact with allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, etc. During pollen season, minimize time spent outdoors or wear a mask.
3. Strengthen exercise and improve the body's immunity. Proper exercise can boost blood circulation and metabolism and help relieve respiratory symptoms.
4. Maintain good work and rest habits and avoid staying up late and overwork. Adequate sleep helps the body recover and improve immunity.
Fourth, summary
*Itchy throat and cough need to be considered comprehensively, such as medication**, diet and daily care. When choosing a method, patients should choose the appropriate method according to their own symptoms and follow the doctor's advice. At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle habits and immunity is also the key to preventing and ** itchy throat cough.
It should be noted that if the symptoms of itchy throat and cough persist or worsen, you should seek medical attention in time for further examination and**. So as not to delay the condition and affect the effect.