Been a few years. I fix it by filling my mouth with water and trickling bit by bit slowly down my throat over the itchy spot before swallowing. If you do this be careful and don't choke. I read something about it being caused by either too little or too much mucus being produced.
I'm going through the same thing. It started when I found out I was pregnant last year. My baby is now 5 months old and the itchy throat/cough are still here. No one knows what it is. I've had CT scans, xrays, blood tests. I've seen an allergist, ENT, and a pulmonologist. I'm afraid this is going to kill me. I cough until I can no longer breath sometimes. Please some help me!!!
Add another to the list. Mine started just over three years ago, strangely enough just a few months after I quit a 30 year smoking habit. Doctors have x-rayed my chest to ensure nothing there, prescribed antacids thinking it was reflux, antihistimines in case it was sinus, and so far nothing gives relief. I will say that when I am affected at night, gargling with strong mouthwash (listerine) works - I have to actually drink a small amount to ensure it coats my throat. Physical activity staves off the symptoms, so asthma doesn't seem to fit. Eating, especially dry or sweet foods, is a real challenge sometimes. Like others, I can find no clear pattern of cause... I just know it is ruining my life.
Check your water! My husband got so sick with cough . Ended up it was the water! Had to boil it first before he could use it.
"simply drink some water"
Thank you for your expert medical advice. I am not sure how so many of us overlooked that seemingly obvious solution. Thank you, thank you, thank you. The site administrators can now close and delete this thread, some anonymous troll has resolved our problem. Incredible.