Overview
A dry cough is a cough that produces any phlegm or mucus. A cough is a reflex that clears the airway from irritants and mucus. There are two types of cough which are productive and nonproductive.Signs and Symptoms
Wheezing, Shortness of breath, Chest tightness or painCommon Causes
Asthma, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Postnasal drip, Viral infection, Heart failure, Lung cancer, Collapsed lung, Environmental irritantsRisk Factors
Smoking, Air pollution, Inhalation of gases and dustInvestigation Techniques
Full blood count, Sputum culture, Chest X rayTreatment and Prevention
Throat lozenges, Cough suppressants, Treat the underlying cause and avoid the triggering factor
