Cough (Dry) (Patient Counselling Guide)

Dry or Non-Productive Cough raises no sputum and brings about irritation, a feeling of itchy throat. At its worst, this kind of cough may bring about complications eg, urinary incontinence in women, disruption of sleep, vomiting, and headache. Dry cough is often induced by inhalation of small food particles, irritant fumes,temperature change and cigarette smoke (either first-hand or second-hand). It may also be due to a response to a dry atmosphere or other forms of air pollution. This kind of cough may also occur as a result of a recent viral infection, flu, or cold and may sometimes be referred to as a post-viral cough. The condition may also be induced by certain medications eg, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

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