Why do my coughs sound dry?

Question

Last Friday I had a bit of a chronic belching incident, and on Sunday I had some rather loud coughing. Over the last few days my throat has felt and sounded drier and drier. Each time I've coughed, it's made a dry sound. My mother says it may have been as a result of burping up some stomach acid. I know this thing isn't cancer or anything serious however.

Answer 1

It sounds like acid reflux to me, too. You need to see a doctor. In the meantime maybe you could take some Pepcid. I am on Prilosec, but before I started taking them I had a dry cough, too. The acid would come up while I was lying down. That probably happened to you when you belched. Mylanta may help temporarily until you can get to a doctor or get started on the Pepcid.

Answer 2

A dry cough can be something serious, reflux is a cause, so is bronchitis. Check this diagnostic proceedure to diagnose bronchitis. When you are coughing, go in the bathroom(works best if the bathroom is small, shut the door and turn on the shower on hot, let the room steam up. I f the cough leaves, it might be bronchitis. You have irritated your respiratory system some how. If this has been going on awhile, you need to see a doctor. Allergy and asthma are two more possible diagnosis. Aspiration is another, you might have breathed in something from your stomach. If you start running a elevated temp, or the coughing turns productive, get to the doctor, really soon.
None of these should be messed around with,reflux disease can eat your esophogus, make ulcers.

Answer 3

This could be a serious proble. Try a self test before going to the doctor about. Ok, fill the bathtub or kitchen sink with water, totally submerge your head in the water, then cough. If it still sounds dry, get help immediately.

Answer 4

Drink lots of Water,Its Dry Cough

Answer 5

It sounds like a catarrh, to heal that, peel a onion, cut it in thin slices. Put this slices in a Tupperware, add some sugar and cover it with a suitable lid.After a few hours you'll get a sweet juice.Take from this juice 3 times par day a teaspoon and your cough will be rid off in 2 or 3 days.

Answer 6

Coughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. However, excessive coughing may mean you have an underlying disease or disorder.

Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive. A productive cough is one that brings up mucus.

Coughs can be either acute or chronic:

Acute coughs usually begin suddenly. They are often due to a cold , flu , or sinus infection. They usually go away?after 2 to 3 weeks.
Chronic coughs last longer than 2 to 3 weeks.

Common Causes
Besides recent upper airway infections such as the common cold and flu, other common causes of coughs include:

Allergies and asthma
Lung infections such as? pneumonia or acute bronchitis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ( emphysema or chronic bronchitis )
Sinusitis leading to postnasal drip
Lung disease such as bronchiectasis , interstitial lung disease, or tumors
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Cigarette smoking
Exposure to secondhand smoke?
Exposure to air pollutants
ACE inhibitors (medications used to control blood pressure)

Home Care
Here are some tips to help ease your cough:

Cough lozenges or hard candy can help dry, tickling coughs. These should never be given to a child under 3 years old because they may cause choking.
A vaporizer or steamy shower may help a dry cough by increasing the humidity in the air.
Drink extra fluids to help thin the secretions in your throat and make them easier to cough up.
Medications available without a prescription include:

Guaifenesin (like Robitussin) can help you bring up mucus. Drink lots of fluids if you take this medicine.
Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) can be used to clear a runny nose and postnasal drip. These should?not be used if you have high blood pressure or for a child under 6 years old, unless prescribed by your doctor.
Although coughing can be a troubling symptom, it is usually your body's way of healing. Recent expert recommendations advise against using cough suppressants in many situations. You may want to talk to your doctor before trying?over-the-counter cough suppressants such as dextromethorphan (Vicks 44, Robitussin DM).

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Answer 7

dice up one onion put it in a saucepan and pour one cup of water over it and add half a cup of sugar..once it starts to boil let it boil for 10 or 15 minutes then pour it in a mug and drink it...you can drink it hot or cold

Answer 8

'dry cough' ahahha...try drinking some medicine to ease it up..If you keep on coughing like that your throat might also be injured or something like that

Answer 9

i suggest seeing a dr, but in the meantime, drink lots of water and take vitaimins if needed.

Answer 10

Drink lots of Water,Its Dry Cough
Also consult your doctor to be in the safer side...............