Feeling of a sore throat is considered common. There may also be tingling, tickling, burning in the region of the root of the tongue. If you suffer from constant sore throat, the cause is usually a dry cough. Sometimes there may be other unpleasant symptoms - hoarseness, tearing, suffocation. The causes, symptoms and treatment of persistent sore throat are described in the article.
Why does it appear?
The causes of constant scratchy throat and coughing are varied. This phenomenon occurs due to:
- colds;
- respiratory infection;
- angina;
- an enlarged thyroid gland;
- neurosis of the pharynx;
- food;
- allergies;
- shout;
- loud long conversation;
- poor environmental conditions;
- harmful working conditions.
Often the causes of persistent sore throat are associated with infectious processes and allergies. The symptom will be eliminated after the patient's condition is restored. When tormented by constant sore throat, the cause may be a reaction to the development of pathology. It also appears from products that have an astringent effect - quince, persimmon, red wine, strong tea. The symptom appears after consuming them, but soon disappears on its own.
Associated with other pathologies
The cause of constant sore throat and coughing may be a period of colds, the development of viral infections, tonsillitis. The resulting symptoms are the result of the appearance of inflammation in the pharynx. The following symptoms may also be observed:
- weakness;
- nausea;
- teary;
- high temperature;
- rhinitis.
Another cause of persistent sore throat may be a change in the size of the thyroid gland. A symptom occurs during an increase in the body, which is observed when there is a malfunction in its work. When the shape of the thyroid gland changes, it presses on the trachea. A reflex reaction is the occurrence of perspiration. Also likely to appear:
- complex breathing;
- choking;
- coughing.
If there is no timely treatment, then there is a further increase in the thyroid gland. There is an increase in symptoms, in addition, there is still difficulty in swallowing food and malfunctions in the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.
Neurosis of the pharynx is also the cause of constant sore throat. The symptom appears due to a malfunctionCNS, syphilis, brain cancer. With tickling likely to appear:
- pain while swallowing;
- feeling of a foreign body;
- tingling;
- burning sensations.
The occurrence of tickling is observed in people who are prone to allergies. This symptom develops from the inhalation of dust, hairs, wool, pollen. In this case, coughing, tearing, itching are observed. Perspiration appears from the development of candidiasis in the larynx. Irritation of mucous membranes by pathogenic microorganisms occurs, which leads to discomfort.
After meals
Causes, symptoms and treatments for persistent sore throat differ depending on the nature and intensity of the disease. Often this phenomenon occurs after eating. Then it might be related to:
- Fungal diseases of the esophagus. Perspiration appears after eating sour-milk and yeast products, sweets. In this environment, there is a rapid multiplication of microorganisms that penetrate from the esophagus into the oral cavity.
- Disorders of the digestive tract. With the appearance of reflux gastroesophagitis, part of the food mixed with gastric juice penetrates into the esophagus and larynx. This leads to irritation of the mucous membrane. There is also pain and burning. If an unpleasant symptom appears during or after eating, as well as in the supine position, then the cause may be cholecystitis, gastritis, ulcer, hiatal hernia.
- Irritations, injuries of the pharynx. With damage to the mucous throat with a foreign object, inflammation develops. With himthere is a feeling of tickling after hot or cold food, sour or s alty foods. If the symptom occurs after any meal, then this indicates severe tissue damage.
Occupational and environmental factors
First, the causes of constant sore throat are identified. Treatment methods will depend on this. This feeling occurs when smoking for many years. Hot tobacco smoke is believed to be the cause. Regularly penetrating into the oral cavity, it dries out the mucous membranes. As a result, unpleasant sensations arise.
Perspiration occurs due to prolonged stay in a room with low humidity air. The symptom appears from the drying of the pharynx. It develops during the cold period, during the operation of heating devices.
There is a sore throat due to the penetration of chemical fumes into the respiratory system, which are present in hazardous production. The components can irritate the mucous membrane of the larynx, leading to the appearance of perspiration, coughing, tearing, chest pain. Irritation of the larynx appears when living in ecologically polluted areas, when being near mines, metallurgical plants.
Voice cord tension
The cause of constant sore throat in a child and an adult may be overstrain of the vocal cords, which occurred from inflammation, prolonged conversation, loud screaming, trauma.
When tickled:
- a hoarse cough appears;
- sore throat;
- partial or total loss of voice.
This pathology often appears in teachers, announcers, lawyers. Only a doctor can correctly determine the cause of this symptom. Therefore, with prolonged sensations, you should consult a therapist.
Appears when tickled:
- hoarse cough;
- sore throat;
- partial or total loss of voice.
This pathology often appears in teachers, announcers, lawyers. Only a doctor can correctly determine the cause of this symptom. Therefore, with prolonged sensations, you should consult a therapist.
Diagnosis
Medical measures allow you to establish the causes of constant sore throat. Diagnostics involves the following procedures:
- Analysis of complaints and medical history. It is important for the doctor to know when this sensation arose, what symptoms still exist. He needs to be told whether there were contacts with patients, as well as about diseases of the stomach, thyroid gland. Mandatory information is the nature of the food taken and the working conditions.
- Examination of the throat.
- Examination of the larynx. A detailed examination is performed by optical equipment - a rigid laryngoscope and a flexible fibrolaryngoscope.
- Examination of the nose and nasopharynx with an endoscope.
- X-ray or computed tomography of the paranasal sinuses. The procedure is prescribed to exclude the pathology of the paranasal sinuses.
- Smear for pathogenic fungi or microflora with sensitivity settingmicroorganisms to different antibiotics.
- Consultations of a gastroenterologist, endocrinologist.
Treatment
When the causes of constant sore throat are identified, what should I do? The doctor prescribes treatment. The symptom is eliminated by various methods. They are chosen based on the factor that caused this pathology.
If the cause is thought to be a disease, then the doctor performs the treatment. For this, a parallel intake of various drugs for perspiration is prescribed. They are used to soften, moisturize the mucosa, reduce the intensity of discomfort. With constant perspiration, you should not self-medicate. This leads to aggravation of the pathology and complications.
Methods for eliminating the disease depending on the cause of the disease
When tickling you need:
- Quit smoking, drinking alcohol.
- Exclude sour, s alty, hot, cold, spicy foods from the menu.
- More silence.
- Take warm drinks.
The following therapies are directly dependent on the cause that led to this symptom:
- With SARS, colds, medical treatment of the disease is required. Gargling, using throat sprays, and sucking on softening lozenges help well.
- If the cause is hidden in a sore throat, then an appeal to an otolaryngologist is required. Then you need to take the remedies prescribed by the doctor, rinse, and also observe bed rest.
- When an allergy is identified, it is necessary to avoid contact with the irritant, as well astake antihistamines.
- In diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, you need to visit a gastroenterologist. You need to go to bed no earlier than 3 hours after eating. Special diet and high pillows needed.
- Those with neurosis of the pharynx are examined by a neurologist, they drink soothing drinks - milk with honey, tea with lemon balm or mint.
- With production and environmental factors, it is necessary to reduce the duration of stay in harmful conditions. We also need therapeutic procedures that will help soften the mucous membrane of the throat - rinsing, inhalation.
- When the vocal cords are overstretched, smoking cessation and long loud conversations are required (you will have to communicate in a whisper). You also need to humidify the air in the room.
Medicines
Medicines with emollient properties are used to eliminate perspiration. They help eliminate inflammation at the site of irritation and relieve discomfort. The most effective include the following tools:
- Antihistamines. They help reduce swelling, inflammation, and eliminate irritation. Fast-acting medicines of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd generations of antihistamines are used: Suprastin, Tavegil, Diazolin, Pipolfen, Loratadin. For the treatment of children and the elderly, it is better to choose medicines in the form of syrups and drops for a simpler dosage calculation. Tablets are more suitable for adults. It should be borne in mind that taking 1 and 2 generation drugs leads to a sedative effect, which affects performance and concentration.
- Drugs for resorption in the form of tablets,lozenges, cough drops. These include Strepsils, Faringosept, Lizobakt, Doctor MOM, Neo-Angin. When buying such funds, you should read the instructions that will help you understand the composition and dosage. The main components can be antiviral or antifungal agents. If perspiration did not appear from acute respiratory infections, then menthol lozenges are needed. Children under 5 years of age are not given drugs in this group. Toddlers do not dissolve "candy", but swallow them. It won't do any good.
- Sprays that eliminate tickling. This group includes drugs with lidocaine, as well as antibacterial or antiviral medicines. Strepsils Plus, Theraflu Lar, Septolete Plus, Ingalipt, Oracept are often prescribed.
- Preparations used to treat tonsils. Often such remedies are used in the treatment of children's throats. These are Hexoral, Lugol, Oil Chlorophyllipt.
Doctors prescribe funds from these groups for the treatment of perspiration in the event that it is not a symptom of acute respiratory infections. With irritation of the mucosa, positive conditions are provided for re-infection - the activity of conditionally pathogenic flora, which is constantly present in the human body, increases. To prevent a fungal or bacterial infection, the tickle must be eliminated.
Inhalations
When the causes of persistent sore throat are identified, treatment should be aimed at eliminating the unpleasant symptom. Often, inhalations are prescribed for this. You will need a pot and a towel. Treatment sessionconducted as follows:
- Pour water into a bowl, bring to a boil and let cool.
- Tilt your head over the container, cover yourself with a towel.
- The steam must be inhaled through the mouth for at least 5 minutes.
During inhalation, you need to follow simple rules:
- Requires body temperature control. If it is more than normal, then you should not perform the procedure.
- Inhalations should be performed no earlier than one hour after eating.
- Do not go outside after the session. We must wait at least half an hour.
- It is required to control that the temperature of the liquid is no more than 70 degrees, and the duration of the procedure is no more than 7 minutes.
For inhalations that are effective for sore throat, you can use the Furacilin solution, Kalanchoe juice diluted with water (1:10), as well as herbal decoctions - sage, chamomile, coltsfoot.
Rinses
With constant tickling, you need to rinse. Processing is carried out 5-6 times a day. After the session, you should not eat or drink for 20 minutes. While gargling you need:
- Take warm liquid into your mouth.
- Throw your head back.
- Make a "s" sound.
Solutions that reduce the intensity of perspiration are made from pharmaceutical products ("Furacilin", "Chlorophyllipt"), as well as from familiar products - honey, ginger, soda, milk.
Traditional medicine
In alternative medicine there isvarious methods that reduce the intensity of the disease or completely eliminate perspiration. These include:
- Drinking plenty of fluids. It is advisable to drink raspberry and herbal tea, decoctions based on mountain ash, wild rose.
- Performing herbal medicine. Onion and garlic juice, eucalyptus and pine needle oils should be sprayed into the air.
- Application for rinsing diluted beet juice, ginger.
- Applying compresses made from vodka.
Excellent results are achieved with a treatment based on badger oil, lemon juice and honey. The components must be mixed in an amount of 2:1:1. The remedy should be taken in 1 tsp. 3 times a day on an empty stomach.
Conclusion
Thus, a constant scratchy throat can be due to various reasons. But, in any case, you should not ignore this symptom. Timely treatment will significantly improve a person's condition and prevent complications.
