HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Itching Sensation And Irritation In Throat?

default
Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: I have a pain in my throat. It all started with iritations in my throat as I if I was going to get a sore throat but very scratchy.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Sore throat, need remedies. Home as well as pharmacological.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking

I read your question and i understand your concern. Irritating and itching throat with left tonsillar enlargement is sore throat and not every sore throat is bacterial. I believe augmentin was unnecessary addition but there is no harm in taking that as your doctor might be considering some bacterial cause. Mostly however it is viral and self resolves and does not need antibiotics.

Regarding the persistence of irritation and scratchy feeling, the reason for that is insufficient management. Medicines alone are never sufficient.

- Give your voice a rest,
-Sleep plenty at least 8 hours a day.
- Take plenty of fluids and try comforting fluids like hot warm beverages as herbal tea etc. I advise mixing honey in herbal tea and drinking. It helps the itchiness and irritation.
-Gargle salt water. 5 gram of salt is one teaspoonful. Mix that in 8 ounces / one glass of warm water and gargle the throat every 4 hours.
-Garlic water gargles with aspirin in it also help a lot.
-Humidify the air as dry air is the commonest cause for irritant throat.
-Take throat lozenges , they help .
-Continue the medicines naproxene and wait and see.

I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.

Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (38 hours later)
Thanks for your detail response. Unfortunately I am allergic to honey so will try the other options listed. Now I feel there is something blocking my throat on the right side. I talk normal, no other symptoms; no cough, no headache or fever. It gets worse early in the morning and when I take cold drinks or food.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (21 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No worries avoid cold and sour drink. specially soda alcohol

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me

Foreign body sensation or feeling of some thing stuck at throat is pretty common complaint in sore throat manifestation and is nothing to worry about. Acid reflux and gastric discomfort may also cause such symptoms of sore throat but that usually is accompanied by cough and heart burn.

Nutshell do as directed in above answer for sore throat remedies and hope for the best. You may avoid honey if allergies documented and continue herbal tea or any other hot beverage remedy with out honey.

I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2012

Answered : 3613 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
What Causes Itching Sensation And Irritation In Throat?

Brief Answer: Sore throat, need remedies. Home as well as pharmacological. Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking I read your question and i understand your concern. Irritating and itching throat with left tonsillar enlargement is sore throat and not every sore throat is bacterial. I believe augmentin was unnecessary addition but there is no harm in taking that as your doctor might be considering some bacterial cause. Mostly however it is viral and self resolves and does not need antibiotics. Regarding the persistence of irritation and scratchy feeling, the reason for that is insufficient management. Medicines alone are never sufficient. - Give your voice a rest, -Sleep plenty at least 8 hours a day. - Take plenty of fluids and try comforting fluids like hot warm beverages as herbal tea etc. I advise mixing honey in herbal tea and drinking. It helps the itchiness and irritation. -Gargle salt water. 5 gram of salt is one teaspoonful. Mix that in 8 ounces / one glass of warm water and gargle the throat every 4 hours. -Garlic water gargles with aspirin in it also help a lot. -Humidify the air as dry air is the commonest cause for irritant throat. -Take throat lozenges , they help . -Continue the medicines naproxene and wait and see. I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards Khan