Question 1

how to get rid of dry cough?

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Determine cause: Chronic dry cough is most commonly due to 3 conditions: asthma, post-nasal drip, or GERD (heartburn). You might have one or a combination of all three. Post-viral cough is also very common and can last for weeks. Further workup by allergist is helpful as they can perform a more detailed assessment including skin testing and pulmonary function testing. Treatment will depend on cause.

Question 2

how to get rid of a frequent dry cough?

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Need diagnosis: Possible causes of a chronic non-productive cough include post-nasal drip, bronchospasm due to any cause, gerd or even a combination of these problems. Your cough needs to be evaluated by your doctor so the correct treatment can be rendered since all of these have different treatments. If you smoke, you need to quit.

Question 3

how can i get rid of very old dry cough?

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Possibly: Cough can be caused by a variety of diseases the most common being: asthma, post nasal drip and reflux disease. If one has a chronic cough then a physician evaluation would be appropriate.

Question 4

how can i get rid of a dry cough quickly?

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Depends: You have not provided enough information for us to give you an answer. The treatment depends on what the cause for the cough is .  However it is no harm to have some tea with honey to try to soothe your cough.

Question 5

what do i do to get rid of a horrible dry cough?

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Find the cause first: The most common causes of a cough are post nasal drainage, asthma which can be allergic or non allergic, and acid reflux.  See your doctor.  You will need at least a chest x-ray and pulmonary function tests (breathing tests.

Question 6

best way to get rid or best way to soothe a dry cough?

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Dry Cough: Try to figure out the cause is best. But a trial of a salt water wash or a salt water gargle two to three times per day would a good start. If any medications have been started, that might be an alternative. Sometimes silent gastroesophageal reflux can lead to a dry cough. Many possibilities but trial and error are your best and cheapest bet.

Question 7

what is the best way to get rid of a horrible dry cough?

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Diagnose first...: Before it can be treated, first the etiology of your non-productive cough must be identified. Possible diagnoses include bronchospasm from any cause, gerd, sinus problems or a combination of factors. You need to see your doctor so the correct diagnosis can be made and treatment given as all these possibilities have different treatments. If you smoke, you need to quit asap!

Question 8

hello, i have been having a sorethroat since 5-6 days. it is making me cough every per 3 seconds. it is also dry cough how do i get rid of this?

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Doctor can examine: Throat pain can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics are needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, or stomach acid reflux. Usually, one sees the doctor if the sore throat is bothersome, recurrent, or doesn't go away quickly (mainly to check for strep). Throat lozenges and acetaminophen can temporarily lessen pain.

Question 9

how can i get rid of my coughing ?! please help me i've been  coughing since july 2012 and i went to diff doctors but still i'm having this dry cough

Accepted Answer

Could be many things: Most common causes of cough:  1) post nasal drip 2) asthma 3) gerd (or a combination of the above).  See a pulmonologist if you haven't already, as they should be able to rule these items out and look for less common causes as well.

Question 10

smoker. i have green mucus and a deep dry cough. how to get rid of it?

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I think u know...: Sorry, dont hate this answer, but it starts with stopping the cigarettes. Obvious i know, and difficult to do, but it truly is the most important step you can take for a healthier you.

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