itchy back from coughing

[illtelya]

I am a 26 year old male. On occasion (maybe once a week) I have a coughing spell...the cough is very chesty and almost feels like I'm clearing my throat. It only lasts a few minutes, but my main issue is that every time I get this cough I have severe itching on the right side of my chest and the same side of my upper back (as far as location, it almost feels that if you drilled a hole straight through the itch on my chest that you would touch the itch on my back). Each time I cough it itches even more. The itching is so severe that I scratch the spot on my chest and the spot on my back until it is raw. I have had this problem ever since I can remember, so I currently have scars in these places from all of the scratching. I am unsure if this is a normal side effect from coughing, or if it is something I really need to look into. I currently have no health insurance and would really appreciate an opinion on the issue. this question was asked before but no answer was given. it is happening to me now what 2 do?

[maryskey]

I'm 47. When I was about 20, I had a pretty bad case of "walking pneumonia" and my "itching" seemed to have started with that. Ever since then, mostly when I get a cold (with a cough), I would have a very specific spot in what feels like my right lung. The itch would transfer through to the skin on my back. I too have scratched so much it left marks and nearly drew blood! I've asked doc after doc after natural doc, and only ONE said anything that made any sense (or didn't at least look at me like I was crazy!). He said it sounds like it might be scar tissue in the lungs from the walking pneumonia all those years ago. Ok, great, but how do I get RID of it?!?! I've had lung X-rays that show nothing. Over the years, I have found that having someone "slap" my back in that area, does relieve it considerably. I know that some patients who have respiratory issues benefit from this, see https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000051.htm
Mine has gotten worse over the years in that it seems to have moved from that one spot to just a generalized lung area on both sides, and also happens outside of illness, and oddly, when I overeat or get too full (think Thanksgiving dinner). I drive my husband crazy asking him to slap my back. He has to slap pretty darn hard but it feels great! Ridiculous. LOL

[shantoni]

Hi am 18 and am having this same problem over weeks now I thought I was the only one too to itching is extremely bad and I want to know what causes if I scratch n scratch but won't stop I notice when I cough the itching is in my chest my breast and my back wheezing when I cough breath feels like its going to stop I really want this to stop please someone tell us what's the problem

[PatManDo]

I have this itch on the bottom left of my right shoulder blade and the bottom right of my chin when I cough.  However, this cough is only related to coughs associated with asthma.  Coughs with a cold or swallowing wrong never cause this.  Very odd indeed.  Scratching never helps.  The links to wiki above give an explanation I can believe in that constricted lungs irritate nerves inside leaving your brain to send false signals.  I've had it all my life and I'm in great health and good to go when I take my inhaler.  Therefore, don't think this is cause for concern, except you may have asthma (easily controlled).  Would love to surgically remove these nerves though ;-)

[doctor_avario]

hello my name is doctor avario and you case sounds very much like the typical copd (chronic obstructive pulmonry desease) so i suggest you visit your loca clinic for some tests

[krisybug]

The itch is not skin related that's why scratching does not help. When the muscles that your lungs sit on or irritated enough your brain sends the signal to the surface. Because it is confused on how to register the the feeling if you would like to know more go to http://www.answers.com/Q/Why_does_your_back_itch_after_you_cough_a_bunch

[psepse]

Yusuf and the.rest... I come from.Kenya...I have had a. cold for 2days no itching ...I don't know whether this.is a coincidence last night I sprayed mortein doom for mosquito ..this morning my cough is worse and I am itching crazy on my upper back and to be precise the spinal cord..its on. the inside each time I cough...we need a doctor to reply to this ..