People often have to deal with situations where the throat does not hurt, but there is a cough. The spasm may be accompanied by sputum production, or be dry, tearful. Sometimes he is accompanied by discomfort, perspiration. Not only colds and respiratory infections, but also other serious diseases can cause a violation. If such a condition is found in an adult or child, it is necessary to find out its cause.
The feasibility of the survey
If you have a cough but your throat does not hurt, you should immediately consult a doctor. Only through laboratory tests and examination of the patient can the cause be identified. Timely seeking qualified help is necessary for the correct diagnosis. This will help to start effective treatment and prevent possible complications. In addition to consulting with an ENT, the patient may be prescribed additional examinations from such doctors:
- immunologist-allergist;
- psychotherapist;
- cardiologist;
- gastroenterologist;
- oncologist.
Reasons for violation
All diseases that cause cough are treated according to different schemes and require their own special approach. Some of them are easy to treat at home, you just have to follow all the recommendations of specialists. However, there are ailments that can be eliminated only in a hospital under the close supervision of medical staff.
Without a sore throat, a dry or wet cough may appear. If the spasm is accompanied by sputum production and provides relief, then it is most likely a viral or bacterial infection of the lower respiratory tract.
Also, the patient may be disturbed by bouts of dry, unproductive cough. This indicates the development of more serious violations. Let's consider what reasons can cause this condition.
Respiratory infection. Most often, infections that affect the upper and lower respiratory tract cause cramping, but the throat may not hurt at all. These violations are accompanied not only by coughing, they are characterized by nasal congestion and fever in the first days. The disease begins with a dry cough, which turns into a wet cough on the 4th-6th day. Treatment is prescribed depending on the nature of the disease, it may include antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal or combination drugs. To alleviate the patient's condition after the elimination of the fever, inhalations, compresses, rubbing are used.- Bronchial asthma. The disease belongs to autoimmune, it develops against the background of not fully treated viral and bacterial infections, it can also be congenital or caused by other factors. A characteristic feature of bronchial asthma is a suffocating paroxysmal cough. It appears due to the narrowing of the glottis. The bronchi cannot "process" the entire volume of inhaled air, which causes a spasm. The patient may feel pain when inhaling and exhaling, but the throat does not bother him. To alleviate the condition during an attack, special inhalers, which are assigned individually to each patient, will help.
Cardiovascular diseases. A spasm with little mucus secretion can cause cardiovascular problems. In this case, the patient feels pain in the abdomen, right and left hypochondrium, in the chest area. The cough is paroxysmal and dry and does not relieve. It can be caused by such diseases:
Respiratory infection. Most often, infections that affect the upper and lower respiratory tract cause cramping, but the throat may not hurt at all. These violations are accompanied not only by coughing, they are characterized by nasal congestion and fever in the first days. The disease begins with a dry cough, which turns into a wet cough on the 4th-6th day. Treatment is prescribed depending on the nature of the disease, it may include antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal or combination drugs. To alleviate the patient's condition after the elimination of the fever, inhalations, compresses, rubbing are used.
Cardiovascular diseases. A spasm with little mucus secretion can cause cardiovascular problems. In this case, the patient feels pain in the abdomen, right and left hypochondrium, in the chest area. The cough is paroxysmal and dry and does not relieve. It can be caused by such diseases:- heart failure;
- ischemia;
- mitral valve prolapse;
- violation of the small circle of blood circulation;
- cardiac asthma.
- Allergy. A reaction can occur to household and food irritants, plant pollen. A dry cough appears on contact with allergens, it is accompanied by suffocation, does not bring relief. Individually prescribed antihistamines will help relieve the spasm. A characteristic feature of the disorder is the accompanying symptoms:
- runny nose;
- tearing;
- skin rashes;
- itching.
Psychological disorders. Attacks of dry, tearful cough can be triggered by stressful situations, psychological disorders. In such cases, the help of a psychologist and the elimination of risk factors are needed, the patient is shown complete rest. To relieve bronchospasm, drugs can be used that block the cough reflex at the level of the brain.- Disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Enterovirus infections can lead to damage to the bronchi and trachea, they cause respiratory failure and coughing fits, accompanied by abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Esophageal disease, caused by malfunctioning of the esophageal-gastric pulp, causes acidic gastric juice to flow into the esophagus. This provokes coughing, heartburn, at night the patient may stop breathing.
- Infection with worms. Protozoa can infect the respiratory tract like viruses and bacteria. In the presence of helminths in the body, a dry cough appears, attacks are characterized by periodicity, they appear every 2 or 4 weeks, it is at such intervals that the highest activity of pathogenic organisms is observed.
- Neoplasms. The appearance of benign and malignant neoplasms in any part of the body can provoke a cough. Violations are diagnosed with the help of special studies. Depending on the type of disorder and the degree of its severity, therapy or surgery is prescribed.
Psychological disorders. Attacks of dry, tearful cough can be triggered by stressful situations, psychological disorders. In such cases, the help of a psychologist and the elimination of risk factors are needed, the patient is shown complete rest. To relieve bronchospasm, drugs can be used that block the cough reflex at the level of the brain.How not to hurt yourself
Most often, a cough that does not cause a sore throat is provoked by infectious diseases. It is impossible to treat them on your own, since pathogens with different violations need to be influenced by different methods.
Drug therapy is often combined with folk remedies, but remember that it is impossible to completely replace drugs with "grandmother's recipes".
If a cough without sputum is worried for more than 6 days, you need to undergo a detailed examination. This condition may indicate serious diseases that require timely and adequate treatment.
In no case should you prescribe any remedies yourself, this will only harm your health.
In conclusion
A dry or wet cough may not hurt at all. This is most often a sign of a respiratory tract infection. A doctor's consultation in this condition is necessary, since a similar condition is observed in more serious diseases that require complex treatment. Monitor your health and seek medical help in time.
