why do people get dry coughs?
2006-11-04 00:19:39 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The tickle of a dry cough is usually caused by irritation to the lining of the windpipe (oesophagus). The following are some causes of dry cough. The website below gives lots of info.
Common cold
Upper respiratory tract infection
Post nasal drip
Whooping cough
Pollutant irritation
Habitual cough
Laryngitis
Tracheitis
Asthma
Larynx disease
Allergies
Fibrosing alveolitis
Asbestosis
Certain drugs
2006-11-04 06:08:29 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes allergies will cause this as a dry cough is usually caused by an irritant. See your doctor or talk to a pharmacist who can help you choose the right medication for the cough.
2006-11-04 01:45:00 · answer #2 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey and fresh lemon helps!
2006-11-04 00:25:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
irritation of the mucus membrane
2006-11-04 00:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by q6656303 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dont know, good question!
2006-11-04 00:21:06 · answer #5 · answered by Jo. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not enough alcohol;!
2006-11-04 00:27:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋