Patient's question:
Our son has been coughing a lot recently. He always says his throat itches, and whenever it itches, he wants to cough. It's a light cough without phlegm. We got some medicine from the pharmacy, and it works, but it doesn't fully heal on its own.What kind of help is needed: How to deal with a child's itchy throat that always makes them want to cough
Doctor's answer:
A scratchy throat is often caused by chronic pharyngitis, which is a diffuse inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa, submucosa, and lymphoid tissue. It frequently accompanies other upper respiratory tract diseases and is a very common pharyngeal condition among the population. Symptoms include discomfort in the throat, a foreign body sensation, a constant feeling of having something stuck in the throat that can't be swallowed or coughed up, soreness, dryness, swelling, obstruction, and itching. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a healthy body and a wonderful life.