What causes an itchy throat?
In a large percentage of clinical cases, the cause of an itchy throat is an allergic reaction or it is quite possible that you have inhaled an irritant. Sometimes an itchy throat is an early sign of the disease.
The course of treatment is individual and depends on the cause.
An itchy throat is perceived as:
- Itching;
- Swelling;
- Scratching.
As a rule, an itchy throat is not an emergency symptom, although it is really annoying.
Immediately consult a doctor if your itchy throat worsens or is accompanied by symptoms such as:
- Difficulty breathing;
- Pain when swallowing;
- Wheezing.
To diagnose, the doctor will study your medical history and will be interested in the situation in which you developed the symptom. For monitoring, it is likely that it will be necessary to keep a food diary - that is, you should record which foods you had a reaction to.
Allergy tests are often prescribed when complaining of an itchy throat. If an allergic reaction is confirmed, you will be prescribed antihistamines.
Source:
https://www.healthline.com/health/itchy-throat#treatment
