Why is my throat dry and has a foreign body sensation?

In daily life, dryness and foreign body sensation in the throat are also common symptoms. There are many causes, the most common of which is chronic pharyngitis. We know that pharyngitis is a relatively common disease. It is more difficult to treat and will have adverse effects on patients. In addition to the causes of pharyngitis, it may also be caused by a cold. In addition, be alert to symptoms caused by burning throat due to gastric acid reflux.

Why is my throat dry and has a foreign body sensation?

1. Long-term nasal congestion and mouth breathing:

The nasal cavity has the function of warming and moistening the air. When there is hypertrophic rhinitis or excessive burning of the inferior turbinate, the nasal cavity loses its physiological function, causing dry and cold air to reach the throat directly and cause dryness and pain.

2. Long-term postnasal drip irritates the throat:

In patients with common chronic rhinitis, purulent secretions can destroy the ciliary activity of cells on the surface of the throat, making it easy for bacteria to grow.

3. Persistent or recurring throat infections:

Repeated "colds" or "tonsillitis" can cause phlegm or a foreign body sensation in the throat.

4. Acid reflux burning throat:

It is common in people who like to eat and drink a lot before going to bed and then fall asleep immediately. The acidic gastric juice will flow back and burn the esophagus and throat. Due to long-term irritation, patients often find burning, dry and sore throat when waking up.

5. Spicy diet and improper oral hygiene:

He likes to drink, eat spicy and irritating food, and smoke after meals, but forgets to brush his teeth and rinse his mouth regularly. In this way, every meal is an irritation and he will soon suffer from chronic pharyngitis.

6. Talking too much and not drinking enough water:

Talking too much will cause dry mouth and tongue, and some middle-aged and elderly people have insufficient saliva secretion. At this time, they should drink more water. Drinking small amounts of water multiple times can moisturize the throat better than drinking a large amount of water at one time.

7. Work pressure, emotional tension, sleep disorders:

Middle-aged women often experience a foreign body sensation in their throats, which may be caused by tension in the throat muscles due to stress or excessive tension. In addition, because the symptoms cannot be relieved, people worry about the growth of tumors in the throat. Long-term psychological pressure is likely to aggravate the symptoms. More than half of the patients will have their symptoms alleviated after detailed examinations have ruled out tumors in the throat. Sleep disorders prevent the throat from getting enough rest, so of course they will feel uncomfortable.

8. High temperature and lots of dust

Or working environment with irritating gases: People who are in a bad working environment for a long time are more likely to get chronic pharyngitis.