What effectively stops a dry cough?

Question

I've tried homeopathics; asthma inhalers; decongestants; herbal teas/formulas.
AUGH! I'm going on my 3rd month of coughing & going crazy!

My lungs are fine. X-ray showed nothing. Doctor is clueless.

Answer 1

A cough is the body's response to inflammation or irritation in the throat, larynx, bronchial tubes or lungs.Some coughs are dry, while others are considered productive.Here are a few simple home remedies that will help to overcome cough. Have honey in a hot drink before bed time.To relieve fits of coughing due to dryness in the throat, suck a few pepper corns. More remedies at http://useinfo6.blogspot.com/

Answer 2

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 doctor about an effective cough suppressant medicine.
Look for suppressant medicines containing dextromethorphan, such as Robitussin-DM or Vicks Dry Hacking Cough. Studies show that over-the-counter cough medicines do not work very well. And some of these medicines can cause problems if you use too much of them. It is important to use medicines correctly and to keep them out of the reach of children to prevent accidental use.

Answer 3

You should first figure out why you are having this cough. Do you have allergies? Getting over a cold/virus? Do you have a fever? I would go to your doctor to have them listen to your lung sounds to make sure everything is clear. Are you on any perscriptions medication? Some meds have a side affect of dry coughing. Just some things to think about. Robitussin will help but only very short term.

Answer 4

Have you been to the doctor to get your lungs checked out? I had the same thing and had to go back to the doc twice before he heard fluid in my lungs :( If you don't think that is the case for you, I would say go to the drugstore and talk to a pharmacist about a good cough syrup. Hopefully your cough will go away soon!

Answer 5

Cough is caused by a number of ailments.
It can be treated by over the counter medicines
or home remedies. More information available
at http://ailments.in/cough.html

Answer 6

Lemon juice and honey mix them together and small sugar cubes

Answer 7

Anti tussives..