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what can i drink to soothe an itchy throat?

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Hot liquids.: Many things are used commonly. Hot salt water gargles, hot tea with honey.  Otc preps like chloraseptic ( a numbing medication) or guaifanesin ( an expectorant) plus or minus dm ( a cough suppressant).

Question 2

having itchy throat?

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Itchy throat: Itching in your throat can be an allergic reaction, either to food or less commonly to pollen, dust, etc.  You can try an antihistamine for this.

Question 3

what to take for a itchy throat?

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Try antihistamine: But even more important, find out what may be triggering the itchy throat  for example, do you have the itching only after having eaten certain fruits?   If so , i suspect that you may have hay fever as well.   If you have any problem with throat closing up on you, then you will need to consult an allergist.

Question 4

itchy throat, should i be concerned?

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Need more info: I have no idea how long this has been going on for or if you have any symptoms associated, which makes it hard to answer.  This can be from nasal allergies, reflux, or an acute allergic reaction.  If you can't breathe properly, you should seek immediate medical attention.  Otherwise, consider seeing an ENT to have your throat checked out.

Question 5

does popsicles help in itchy throat??

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Give it a try: Popsicles are not a medication. These will not do any harm, so give it a try to see if it helps.
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Question 6

what foods to eat to treat itchy throat?

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Itchy throat: your symptoms are likely due to allergies which may be food related. It's not about what foods to eat but what foods to avoid thAt may be causing the irritation. Keep a diary of your diet to identify the likely offenders and then exclude them from your diet.

Question 7

what can i take to sooth my itchy throat ?

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OTC sprays, lozenges: Over-the-counter sprays such as chloroseptic and vics are safe and contain a topical numbing solution which will help relieve discomfort. Gargling with salt-water can also help, especially if it feels like there is a lot of mucus in your throat. Otc lozenges with menthol, eucalyptus, peppermint, spearmint and/or honey may also provide relief. Feel better soon!

Question 8

how can you stop an itchy throat causing coughing?

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Antihistamine: Try some otc antihistamine product.  And if it does nothing for you, it is time to see your doctor.

Question 9

can i tell me how i can get ride of a itchy throat?

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Natural remedies: Saltwater gargles are very helpful. Mix a teaspoon of salt in 8 oz of warm water – gargle with this several times a day. You can gargle with aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mixture of chamomile tea with honey ; a small amount of lemon juice is good. Pour boiling water over thinly sliced organic ginger. Steep for at least five minutes in a covered pot. Add 2 to 3 tbs of honey ; sip.

Question 10

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.

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