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What Causes Intense Itching In Throat While Suffering From Cold And Cough?
When i barely pass the peak of a bad cold i start developing this weird intense itch in my throat. It makes me cough so hard and loud that it seems like i am choking and sometimes vomit. Mints, water, and codeine. do not help. what can i do to get rid of it. After a cold is gone the cough will last for weeks.
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As per your complain throat irritation and itching is a commonly seem symptoms in patients with upper respiratory tract infection causing Cold and cough.. In that case you should take a course of antibiotics like Levofloxacin, Anti-inflammatory painkiller like Motrin, anti allergics like benadryl or levocetrizine,do warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. You can also take cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine and Guaifenesin.. Avoid chilled and spicy foods and drink plenty of warm fluids..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Intense Itching In Throat While Suffering From Cold And Cough?
Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC .. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain throat irritation and itching is a commonly seem symptoms in patients with upper respiratory tract infection causing Cold and cough.. In that case you should take a course of antibiotics like Levofloxacin, Anti-inflammatory painkiller like Motrin, anti allergics like benadryl or levocetrizine,do warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and use a humidifier in your room.. You can also take cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan, Phenylephrine and Guaifenesin.. Avoid chilled and spicy foods and drink plenty of warm fluids.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.