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What Causes Intermittent Prickly Feeling In Throat And Runny Nose?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: i get prickly feeling on and off on either side of my throat which brings tears to one eye and/or a runny nose
the past few weeks i have been getting a hoarse throat and constantly having to clear my throat , especially at the end of the day , every day ---itching sensation in the throat
i also feel the need to spit and sometimes excess saliva forms in my mouth
i also note a slight ache on my left jaw
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are most probably having allergic rhinitis with postnasal discharge.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having allergic rhinitis with postnasal discharge (PND) in throat . PND causes hoarseness , itching - pricking sensation & constant need to clear throat .

If I were your treating doctor , I would advice
Saline nasal rinse thrice daily ,
Salt water gargle twice daily ,
Tab Tylenol for pain with inflammation &
over-the-counter anti allergic like Tab Claritin at night .

You will get relief .

Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (13 minutes later)
are these also the symptoms of GERD and would your diagnosis change for a smoker or alcohol drinker
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
In your case ,after reading your clinical history my diagnosis will be same

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up query.

GERD will cause nausea , Regurgitation , Hoarseness & sore throat but less likely to have eye , nose , itching - pricking & clearing of throat .
Alcohol will increase GERD .

Smoking can cause hoarseness & throat symptoms .

In your case , after reading your clinical history my diagnosis will be same .

GERD , alcohol & smoking will increase hoarseness & throat symptoms .

Avoid alcohol , smoking , spicy & fast food . You will need life style modification for GERD .

Hope this information helpful to you .

Regards.


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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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What Causes Intermittent Prickly Feeling In Throat And Runny Nose?

Brief Answer: You are most probably having allergic rhinitis with postnasal discharge. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. After reading your clinical history it appears that you are most probably having allergic rhinitis with postnasal discharge (PND) in throat . PND causes hoarseness , itching - pricking sensation & constant need to clear throat . If I were your treating doctor , I would advice Saline nasal rinse thrice daily , Salt water gargle twice daily , Tab Tylenol for pain with inflammation & over-the-counter anti allergic like Tab Claritin at night . You will get relief . Hope this information helpful to you .If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.