Dry Cough

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.

Wheezing, Shortness of breath, Chest tightness or pain

Asthma, Gastroesophageal reflux disease, Postnasal drip, Viral infection, Heart failure, Lung cancer, Collapsed lung, Environmental irritants

Smoking, Air pollution, Inhalation of gases and dust

Full blood count, Sputum culture, Chest X ray

Throat lozenges, Cough suppressants, Treat the underlying cause and avoid the triggering factor