Coughing problem?

Question

I have been having this problem for quite some time now, maybe a few years. It hasnt really been anything severe, and i dont get coughing fits or spells at all, it has just come to be a nuisance.

When my throat drys up (summer heat, lack of water etc...) there seems to be a point in the middle of my trachea that feels like something is tickling it and thereby causing me to cough. it is a dry cough, so my guess is its just a mild form of tracheitis, but I was wondering if there may be any other ideas and any home solutions other than drinking water, which I already do.

Answer 1

stop smoking camel cigarettes

Answer 2

I don't know your medical history but I know some medications can cause a persistent cough. Some blood pressure medicines especially. Most side effects go away in a couple weeks but there is always and exception to the rule. Allergies might be another cause. I know some wheat produces make me cough if it is over processed bleached flour. I seem to be gluten intolerant and do better with whole grains. Might keep track of what you just ate before your episodes. Just a thought.Good Luck.

Answer 3

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Take Antihistamines

Answer 4

There is a simple way. While you go to slip drop a drop or two of liquid ghee/butter (a product from milk), if possible cow's milk-ghee, into your nose and then slip. The cough will become slippery and come out.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I often get the same thing and i find that if you drink a bit of milk, like slow sips it will clear up for a bit so you can get on with what you are doing

Answer 7

Try using a special toothpaste that keeps your mucous membranes moist. Ask at your pharmacy... it is over the counter.

Answer 8

Try gargling with salt water too.

Good luck!

Answer 9

I get that sometimes. But it always happens when I'm working :(

Answer 10

Home Treatment

Coughing is your body's way of removing foreign substances and mucus from your lungs and upper airway passages. Productive coughs are often useful, and you should not try to eliminate them. Sometimes, though, coughs are severe enough to impair breathing or prevent rest. Home treatment can help you feel more comfortable when you have a cough.

Prevent dehydration. Fluids may help thin secretions and soothe an irritated throat. Dry, hacking coughs respond to honey in hot water, tea, or lemon juice. Do not give honey to children younger than 1 year of age.
Elevate your head with extra pillows at night to ease a dry cough.
Try a cough drop to soothe an irritated throat. Expensive medicine-flavored cough drops are no better than inexpensive candy-flavored drops or hard candy. Most cough drops have no effect on the cough-producing mechanism.
Quit smoking and do not use other forms of tobacco, especially while you have a cough. For more information on quitting smoking, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use.
Avoid exposure to inhaled irritants, such as smoke, dust, or other pollutants, or wear a face mask that is appropriate for the exposure. Many kinds of face masks are available. Check with your health professional or pharmacist to determine which type of face mask will provide you with the most benefit.
If you suspect problems with stomach acid may be contributing to your cough, see the topic Heartburn.
Cough preparations may help your cough. Avoid cold remedies that combine medications to treat many symptoms. It is generally better to treat each symptom separately. There are two kinds of cough medicines: expectorants and suppressants.

Expectorants help thin the mucus and make it easier to cough mucus up when you have a productive cough.
Use an expectorant if you have a cough that produces thick mucus and you are having difficulty coughing the mucus up. Don't depend entirely on an expectorant to thin the mucus; drink plenty of water also.
Look for expectorants containing guaifenesin, such as Robitussin, Vicks 44E, or Mucinex.
Suppressants control or suppress the cough reflex and work best for a dry, hacking cough that keeps you awake.
Use cough suppressants wisely. Don't suppress a productive cough too much, unless it is keeping you from getting enough rest. Coughing is useful because it brings up mucus from the lungs and helps prevent bacterial infections. People with asthma and other lung diseases need to cough.
If you have a dry, hacking cough, ask your health professional about an effective cough suppressant medication.
Look for suppressant medications containing dextromethorphan, such as Robitussin-DM or Vicks Dry Hacking Cough.
Cough preparation precautions

Cough preparations can cause problems for people with other health problems, such as asthma, heart failure, high blood pressure, glaucoma, or an enlarged prostate. Cough preparations may also interact with other medications, such as sedatives and certain antidepressants. Read the package carefully or ask your pharmacist or health professional to help you choose one.
Use cough preparations with caution if you are older than 60 or if you have chronic respiratory problems.
Read the label so you know what you are taking. Some cough preparations contain a large percentage of alcohol; others contain codeine. There are many choices. Ask your pharmacist to advise you.
Do not take someone else's prescription cough medication.
Medicine you can buy without a prescription Try an over-the-counter medicine to help treat your to help relieve aches, pain, or fever:
Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol or Panadol
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs):
Ibuprofen, such as Advil or Motrin
Naproxen, such as Aleve or Naprosyn
Ketoprofen, such as Actron or Orudis
Aspirin, such as Bayer or Ecotrin

Safety tips Be sure to follow these safety tips when you use an over-the-counter medicine:
Carefully read and follow all directions on the medicine bottle and box.
Do not use more than the recommended dose.
Do not take a medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
If you have been told to avoid a medicine, call your doctor before you take it.
If you are or could be pregnant, call your doctor before you take any medicine.
Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 20 unless your doctor tells you to.


Home treatment for a barking cough

If your child has a barking cough during the night, you can help him or her breathe better by following the home treatment for a barking cough.

Hold your child in a calming manner.
Keep your child quiet, if possible. Crying can make breathing more difficult. Try rocking or distracting your child with a book or game.
Use a cool air humidifier to add moisture to the air. Do not use a hot vaporizer. Use only water in the humidifier. Hold your child in your lap, and let the cool vapor blow directly into your child's face.
If there is no improvement after several minutes, take the child into the bathroom and turn on the shower to create steam. Close the door and stay in the room while your child breathes in the moist air for several minutes. Make sure your child is not burned by the hot water or steam. Do not leave your child alone in the bathroom.
If there is still no improvement, bundle your child up and go outside in the cool night air.
Symptoms to Watch For During Home Treatment

Use the Check Your Symptoms section to evaluate your symptoms if any of the following occur during home treatment:

Other symptoms develop, such as moderate to severe chest pain with coughing, difficulty breathing, a productive cough, or fever.
Coughing up blood develops.
A cough lasts longer than 2 weeks without other respiratory symptoms.
Symptoms become more severe or more frequent.
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Author: Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Donald Sproule, MDCM, CCFP - Family Medicine
Last Updated: April 26, 2004
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