What medication should be used for an itchy throat and cough?

Generally speaking, the throat refers to the pharynx. Pharyngeal itching and coughing may be caused by adverse environmental factors, improper diet, acute pharyngitis, chronic pharyngitis, bronchitis, and other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and use medications such as Cefalexin Granules, Amoxicillin Capsules, Yinhuang Sucking Tablets, Pharyngitis Tablets, and Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets under the guidance of a physician. Detailed analysis is as follows:

1. Adverse Environment

When exposed to irritating environments, such as dry air, smoke, dust, chemical gases, or allergens like pollen, these substances can irritate the pharyngeal mucosa, causing a sensation of itching in the throat. After being stimulated, the pharyngeal mucosa triggers a neural reflex that causes coughing in an attempt to remove these irritants. Medication is generally not required. It is recommended to avoid contact with irritants as much as possible and wear a mask in environments with high pollution or allergen levels.

2. Improper Diet

Consuming excessive amounts of spicy, hot, or irritating foods may directly stimulate the pharyngeal mucosa, causing throat itching. After being stimulated, the pharyngeal mucosa can also trigger local neural reflexes that lead to coughing in an attempt to expel the irritants. Medication is generally not required. Maintaining healthy dietary habits in daily life and avoiding excessive consumption of spicy or irritating foods can prevent excessive irritation to the pharyngeal mucosa.

3. Acute Pharyngitis

Acute pharyngitis is mainly caused by viral or bacterial infections. After infection in the pharyngeal area, inflammation stimulates the pharyngeal mucosa, leaving it congested and hypersensitive, resulting in a sensation of itching. Inflammatory factors stimulate cough receptors beneath the mucosa, triggering cough reflexes, which may also be accompanied by symptoms such as sore throat and a burning sensation. Patients can take medications such as Cefalexin Granules, Amoxicillin Capsules, and Roxithromycin Dispersible Tablets under the guidance of a physician.

4. Chronic Pharyngitis

Chronic pharyngitis often results from repeated episodes of acute pharyngitis or nasal and sinus diseases causing postnasal drip. The throat remains in a state of chronic inflammation for a long time, with submucosal tissue hyperplasia and thickening, and increased sensitivity of nerve endings, making itching sensations more likely. Inflammatory stimulation repeatedly triggers cough reflexes, accompanied by symptoms such as nausea and dry vomiting. Patients can follow medical advice to use medications such as Yinhuang Sucking Tablets, Pharyngitis Tablets, and Pudilan Anti-inflammatory Oral Liquid for treatment.

5. Bronchitis

Bronchitis is usually caused by viral or bacterial infections, but it may also be triggered by air pollution, smoking, and other factors. Bronchial inflammation can lead to increased secretions, some of which flow upward to the throat, irritating the pharyngeal mucosa and causing itching. At the same time, inflammation stimulates cough receptors in the bronchial mucosa, triggering cough reflexes. Patients may also experience symptoms such as wheezing and chest tightness. Patients can take medications such as Theophylline Sustained-release Tablets, Ambroxol and Tramazoline Oral Solution, and Montelukast Sodium Tablets according to a physician's recommendations.

In daily life, attention should be paid to personal hygiene, frequent hand washing, avoiding touching the mouth and nose with hands, and reducing the spread of viruses and bacteria. Meanwhile, maintaining indoor cleanliness, regular cleaning, reducing the accumulation of harmful substances such as dust and allergens, and decreasing throat irritation are also important.