throat irritation
Scratchy swallowing sensation
Throat irritation is discomfort in the throat—scratchiness, soreness, or a persistent tickle that provokes coughing or clearing.
Causes range from dry air and allergies to infections and acid reflux.
The smoke caused immediate throat irritation.
Throat irritation from postnasal drip kept her awake.
- phlegmViscous airway secretion
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- cough dropMedicated throat soother
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- scratchinessRough, irritating texture quality
allergens · hoarseness · lozenge · ahem · honey · acid reflux · tickle · postnasal drip · common cold · dryness · smoke · humidifiers · burning sensation · pain · pollution · dehydration · strep · raspy
- air pollutionsmog, air pollution, emissions, air pollutants, pollutants
- stomach problemsstomach ache, stomachache, stomach cramps, indigestion, stomach upset
- Voice Disordersdysphonia, aphonia, hoarseness, voice loss, spasmodic dysphonia
- mold illnessmold allergy, mold exposure, toxic mold, black mold, mold spores
severity of throat condition
throat irritationthroat infection
Diseased upper airway
strep throat · tonsillitis · pharyngitis · laryngitis · systemic infection