Question 1

i have a dry itchy throat followed by a  persistent dry cough with a cough followed by phelgm at night... i am not sick?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities...: Possible etiologies include post-nasal drip, gerd, allergy, bronchospasm or even a combination of these factors. Each if these has a different treatment so you may need to see your doctor so a diagnosis can be made and treatment rendered, especially if these symptoms persist or worsen.

Question 2

tickle/itchy throat causing slight dry cough several times a day. no cough at night on and off for 2 weeks. worse when i think about it. help!

Accepted Answer

See doctor: This is likely from a post-nasal drips from allergic rhinitis. If antihistamine does not help, see your doctor.

Question 3

i have an itchy throat along with dry and wet coughs, usually at night and morning. today, i noticed that my tongue was white. throat now sore.

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Itchy or irritated?: Is the throat more itchy or more irritated?  If the latter, then I would consider acid reflux as a potential cause (especially if you are overweight or have a family history of reflux). It is time to talk to your doctor.

Question 4

at night when i lay down i start getting a itchy throat and a dry cough why is that  it's just nights is this a bad thing should i see a doctor ?

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Not a bad thing: but need to see your doctor, airway inflammation, reflux, sinusitis, rhinitis, all those could be the cause for your symptoms, your doctor would be able to decide on management, good luck

Question 5

hung has an itchy throat and dry coughs a lot. he first threw up white mucus, but this was followed by a mix of white and yellow mucus. he currently doesnt have a fever. he hasnt had food since last night. he has been coughing for two days.

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Evaluation : Please see your physician and a virtual consult is available at Healthtap. Your cough may be related to asthma, an allergic reaction or an infection. Take an antihistamine and use nasal saline to relieve congestion.

Question 6

i have been experiencing night sweats ,fever,headache and acky body for two nights now.also dry cough and itchy throat .what could be the cause pls?

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: COVID-19 and influenza infection should be considered and screening tests are recommended. Please self isolate, drink fluids, monitor your temperature and breathing, rest. Watch for shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. A chest imaging study is recommended if this occurs.

Question 7

i had dry eyes runny nose itchy throat last week and last night suddenly woke up with weird bitter metallic taste in my mouth.what might be the cause?

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Infection: You may have some type of infection such as a sinus infection. Tough to say without an exam, so get checked if it persists. Good luck.

Question 8

what can i do to get relief from dry and itchy throat?

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Saline: Your symptoms can be secondary to a cold or post nasal drip. Either way, a saline nasal spray should improve it. Also if you have allregies, treating them should help.

Question 9

the last few years, i've had a really irritating and dry, itchy throat, what is the problem with me?

Accepted Answer

? allergies: This could be a sign of allergies. Taking an OTC antihistamine may help.

Question 10

how to treat a dry, itchy throat?

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Many possibilities: There are many possible causes for an itchy throat.  Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause rashes on the skin.   Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

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I have a dry itchy throat followed by a persistent dry cough with a cough followed by phelgm at night... i am not sick?

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Tickle/itchy throat causing slight dry cough several times a day. no cough at night on and off for 2 weeks. worse when i think about it. help!

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I have an itchy throat along with dry and wet coughs, usually at night and morning. today, i noticed that my tongue was white. throat now sore.

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At night when i lay down i start getting a itchy throat and a dry cough why is that it's just nights is this a bad thing should i see a doctor ?

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Hung has an itchy throat and dry coughs a lot. he first threw up white mucus, but this was followed by a mix of white and yellow mucus. he currently doesnt have a fever. he hasnt had food since last night. he has been coughing for two days.

A member asked:

I have been experiencing night sweats ,fever,headache and acky body for two nights now.also dry cough and itchy throat .what could be the cause pls?

A member asked:

I had dry eyes runny nose itchy throat last week and last night suddenly woke up with weird bitter metallic taste in my mouth.what might be the cause?

A member asked:

What can i do to get relief from dry and itchy throat?

A member asked:

The last few years, i've had a really irritating and dry, itchy throat, what is the problem with me?

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How to treat a dry, itchy throat?

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