Itchy Throat

Our health expert Kathleen MacNaughton’s SharePost Trigger Avoidance Key to Allergy Symptoms Control offers suggestions for how to minimize contact with your allergy triggers as an effective prevention tactic. Her sharepost Allergy Testing Can Help Identify Your Allergic Triggers is a good review of how your healthcare professionals can help assess your condition. Be sure to review the Treatment pages which include a discussion of so called second-generation antihistamines such as Claritin.

Patricia Theiler
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I too have suffered for for years with my itchy throat due to my allergies.  The only thing that works for me is Clartin-D..I am not conjested but something in the Clartin-D works..the plain Claritin doesn't work for me..I only end up taking the pills for a month or two out of the year.  The side effects for me is being unable to sleep, but its not as bad as my itchy throat.
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I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE AND YOUR RIGHT, EATING IS THE ONLY THING THAT WORKS. IVE TRIED ALOT OF ALLERGY MEDS. THEY DRY ME OUT AND DOESNT STOP THE ITCHING. PLS LET ME KNOW IF YOU FOUND SOMETHING THAT HELPS
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Whenever I get the "itchy throat", I try to drink something real cold (ice water, carbonated drinks, etc.).  It seems to help.  Also, when I eat during this time, I try to work in some spicy foods (i.e., Mexican--usually these contain lots of vitamain C). 
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I suffer from Hayfever, Cat Hair, Dust.. you name it. I tried over the counter meds for years.. only to find myself tired , groggy and them immune to them eventually. I tried Several Anti Histamine products and they made me tired as well. I had a friend that was taking Zyrtec and almost immediatly started feeling better without any side effects. She gve me 2 tablets(10mg) I know your not suppose to do that! So don't ! But it worked on the 2nd day. The 1st day I was a little sleepy, so I went to my DR. and he put me on 10mg 30 pills. They are a live saver. Funny thing is I also suffer a little from Anxiety and Zyrtec is also has some properties in it that helps a little from that. The Upside - No More Allergies . I mean NOTHING! Downside - I get dry mouth a lot, and I constantly carry water bottles , yes this is a side effect. I have been on Zyrtec now for 2 yrs and it has changed my life. I have to take it year around now and that is another side effect that the doctor didn't tell me about, My Summers are worse and I stopped taking it in the winter for a week but I get itchy, I have been told since it blocks my histamine this does happen so owell I am on it all year around and I have not built up a tollerance for it same dose 10mg 1 time a day and I function like a normal Human. But I still don't like Cats!! Sorry all Cat Lovers! :)

 

I checked around on several online Pharms and even Walgreens wants $75.00 for 1 month supply. I get mine at www.medsRXshop.com for $27.00 for a 2month Supply!! I am not selling her just suggesting to try this medication if you have allergies. But I have not found a better and cheaper place for this med than that site where my friend sent me. I can imagine living without it. It's at my door like clockwork every 60 days.

Check with your doctor and see if Zyrtec is the right med for you and please let me know if you have the same relief I did!

Happy New Years ALL!

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I just developed this allergy last year.  I started the Target knockoff brand of the Claritin and it dries up my nose but, like you, does nothing for my throat.  I chew gum when my throat feels dry and itchy, that may be a better option than eating. 
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Hi, I have the exact same problem year around and it is the worst symptom for me too. The only thing I have tried that works is Flonase by prescription, but that involve spraying stuff up your nose which I am not a fan of. I want to find ann alternative, but I don't know if there is one :( If you don't mind spraying liquid up your nose, that is the best! I took it for 6 months and the symptoms were gone! I just hate using it!

 

Hope this helps,

Candice 

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There's new information on what itchy throat is and what causes it on the site

 

Itchy Throat? It's Called Oral Allergy Syndrome

 

It's related to pollen allergies and gets worse during allergy season for some people.

Does anyone notice which foods really get the itching going? Is it fruit, vegetables or nuts? Does it itch less when the food is cooked?

 

I'm curious what people are experiencing. Thanks!

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A pharmacist said to try Skittles, the candy, it helps the dry cough, the citric acid creates more saliva. I haven't found anything that gets rid of the itchy throat, except eating and drinking alot. Sharon in Cincinnati
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Hi,

 

I am a board certified allergist in the Chicago area. I see many patients with similar complaints. I generally ask them several questions (over about 20 minutes) that detail the frequency, duration and pattern of symptoms. I ask about other nasal allergy symptoms (runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing etc.). It is important to establish whether this is seasonal or year round. Are there any foods that make it worse (possible oral allergy syndrome)? What is in your environment (pets, old sofa, carpets...)

 

 I inquire about family history of allergy or other problems. Are there other medications, prescribed or non -prescribed, being taken? A physical exam is done focusing on the upper airway and throat. The chest is also evaluated for signs of asthma. The skin is examined for allergic signs or rash.

 

Skin testing is done to look for allergic triggers (pollen, mold, animal dander, dust mite, insects, and food).

 

A comprehensive evaluation by a board certified allergist should be done.

 

A lot of interesting suggestions for treatment have already been made. The problem is your diagnosis has not been made. Some of the suggestions are not without risks (despite some of the drugs being over the counter).  They all have potential side effects. The benefits from some of them may outweigh the risk if they are taken for the correct diagnosis.

 

Severe throat swelling may be life-threatening. The trigger of your throat symptoms should be identified.

 

Perhaps you have environmental allergy or possibly there is a food or drug allergy, or something else. A thorough evaluation by a qualified doctor is indicated. Delay in diagnosing your problem may be risky for you. My advice is for you to see an allergist at your earliest convenience.

 

J. Thompson, MD

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Hi,

 

Gargling in the morning and at night basically keeping your mouth clean helps. And also keep your nose dry. But sounds like you have sinus infection. If you don't have this problem anymore please let me know what's working for you?

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Yeah the itchy throat due to an array of allergies is no fun. What comforts me when this happens is Airborne Seasonal Relief. It definitely doesn't cure the problem long term, but is nice and effective right away taking away my irritation.

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