What does it mean when your throat feels salty and you have a cough?
Disease description:
Coughed for four days with no improvement after IV drips, and there's a bit of internal heat. The throat feels salty—what could be causing coughing accompanied by a salty throat?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
The common causes of a salty sensation in the throat accompanied by coughing usually include mouth breathing, snoring during sleep, poor dietary habits, and chronic pharyngitis. In some patients, long-term smoking and alcohol consumption may also be responsible. The specific causes can vary among individuals. After onset of symptoms, it is recommended to visit an otolaryngology department for blood tests and electronic laryngoscopy, which help in preliminary assessment of the condition. Once the diagnosis is clear, targeted treatment can be initiated.
