If you have any irritant in your throat like dust, smoke, or fluid, a cough is the body's reflex action to clear the throat. A cough is the most frequent symptom of an infection in the upper and lower respiratory tract like bronchitis, asthma, COPD, common cold, flu, and emphysema. A cough can be dry (non-productive) or accompanied with sputum (productive).
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I have had a persistent cough with irritation in the throat. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a persistent cough for more than two weeks. Also, I have irritation in the back of my throat, which worsens at night. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your history shows you are suffering from a 'Post-nasal drip.' Post-nasal drip (PND) is the drainage of secretion from the nose or paranasal sinuses into the pharynx. That is probably why you feel the 'tickle' in your throat. The mech... Read Full »