Dry Cough
Coughing dry cough, also known as a non-productive cough, it means you're hacking away without bringing up any nasty mucus.
It's like your throat's irritated coughing dry cough, making you cough repeatedly, but there's no gooey stuff coming out.
This can happen 'cause of things like catching a cold, dealing with annoying allergies, or hanging out in smoky or polluted areas.
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What causes a Dry Cough?
So, you've got this dry cough, and it's being a real party crasher in your throat. Here are three reasons why it's gatecrashing the good vibes:
First off, allergies are like the uninvited guests of the respiratory system. Pollen, dust, or whatever the heck is floating in the air can tickle your throat and kickstart the cough-a-palooza. It's like your body's allergic to chillin' without a scratchy throat.
Secondly, viruses are like neighborhood troublemakers. They sneak in, set up camp, and wreak havoc. A virus party in your throat can trigger a dry cough that's like an unwelcome houseguest – it just won't leave.
Lastly, if you've been hanging with smoke, whether it's from cigarettes or the BBQ grill, that irritating smoke can turn your throat into a drama queen, demanding attention with a dry cough encore.
Symptoms
- Non-Protective Cough
A dry cough could be seen as a detoxification mechanism, where the body is trying to expel harmful substances. Poor digestion or imbalances in the gastrointestinal system may also play a role, as the gut is closely linked to overall health, including respiratory function.- Dehydration
The most common thing is Dehydration, very often it is the earlier sign of the flu/ fiver, we need to drink plenty of water to keep our body hydrated to get our body to fight against the gems and virus
How do you cure a dry cough?
Home Remedies
- Slowly Chew 2 cardamom, consume juice, and don’t have any food or liquid items for about 30 mins to get instant relief.
- ¼ tsp of Ginger powder, ¼ tsp of pepper powder, a big pinch of Turmeric powder, and then add 1 ½ tsp of Honey. Mix all these and eat It two times daily in the early morning and night, within a week you will feel the difference.
What are the 4 types of cough?
The four main types of coughs are wet, dry, paroxysmal, and croup.
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Wet Cough:
Imagine this one like a swamp in your throat. It's the kind of cough that sounds like you're hosting a frog chorus. It's all about the mucus – a symphony of gooey, phlegmy vibes.
You're hacking away, trying to clear the swamp, and everyone within earshot knows it. It's like your throat's got its wetland ecosystem going on. -
Dry Cough:
Now, this one's like a desert party in your throat – no drinks, just a whole lot of sandpaper vibes. It's scratchy, irritating, and makes you sound like you're auditioning for the role of a human tumbleweed.
No phlegm, no drama – just a persistent tickle playing mind games with your vocal cords. -
Paroxysmal Cough:
Paroxysmal, huh? Fancy word, but basically, it's a cough that hits you like a surprise party you weren't ready for. It's sudden, intense, and comes in bouts.
You're going about your day, and suddenly, BAM! Coughing fit. People might look at you like, "Dude, are you okay?" It's like your throat's throwing a mini rebellion when you least expect it. -
Croup:
Now, croup is like the rockstar of coughs, especially in kids. It's got this barking quality like a tiny seal has taken residence in your throat.
Picture a kiddo coughing, and it sounds more like a seal pup than a human. It's not your everyday cough – it's got character, and it's usually accompanied by a hoarse voice.
Like a little one-man seal concert.
If the dry cough for your child or your cough doesn’t go away for more than 2 weeks and experience Greenish – Yellow Phlegm, Coughing Up thick, Wheezing, experiencing Fever then immediately visit your Doctor.
