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What Causes Cough And Irritation In Throat?

Posted on Mon, 22 Dec 2014

Question: Hello doctor, cough n irritation sensation in throat from last 5 years , all allergy test, asthma test (skin & blood) are done ,from Vedanta XXXXXXX , & XXXXXXX hospital XXXXXXX but dnt get any relieve Take lots of medicines , kindly suggest

Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (40 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed ENT examination, laryngoscopy will be needed...

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. I would like to ask you few more details.

Is there any associated belching or burning sensation in the chest ?
Is your cough associated with nasal blockage ?

Kindly get back to me with details.

As per your clinical details, cough and throat irritation could be due to

1. Sinusitis - postnasal drip (sinus secretions trickle through back of throat) causes irritation of mucosa leading to cough and pharynx infection(stasis of secretions).

2. Acid reflex- partially digested stomach contents regurgitates into voice box (cough) and into throat ( irritation sensation).

I suggest you to consult an ENT surgeon and give detailed history (aggravating factors of acid reflex -smoking, alcohol, medications), detailed ENT examination (deviated septum or polyp causing sinusitis), If necessary laryngoscopy-to know the status of voice box (larynx) due to acid reflex.

Hope this answers your question, if you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (9 hours later)

Only tickling & too much cough is there only in day time , when i will lay down there is no cough. Im non smoker. When ill take some alchohal it will stop at same time so what can i do, & plz give some doctor address in XXXXXXX thanx

Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
visit medical college and hospital

Detailed Answer:

Hello again,

Thanks for considering my answer and for your follow up.

With your presentation, It appears to be sinusitis. Any way, have a consultation with an ENT surgeon.

XXXXXXX is a district head quarter, you can see any XXXXXXX Ent surgeon (he/she knows, how to evaluate). you can visit any medical colleges and hospitals or ask your local doctor who guides you in better way.
or
I have given a link of a doctor details.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-deepika-aggarwal-garg/62183

Hope, I have answered your query.

Take care.

Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju