Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.

Chronic cough is usually a symptom of an underlying condition. Some common causes of chronic cough include:
•     Asthma
•     Allergic rhinitis
•     Sinusitis
•     Gastroesophageal reflux disease: There is a backward flow of stomach acid and other contents into the esophagus. This leads to an activation of certain reflexes which lead to spasm of the airways that can cause shortness of breath and coughing.
•     Cigarette smoking.

I would suggest that you consult your general practitioner who can advise certain tests like a chest Xray sputum examination, blood tests like TLC(total leukocyte count),IgE (immunoglobulin E) and ESR(erythrocyte sedimentation rate) .and prescribe appropriate therapy.

Meanwhile you can follow the following remedies:
1.     Stay hydrated. Fluids can help reduce the dryness of the airway and help symptoms
2.     Gargling with hot saltwater can help cleanse the throat.
3.     Elevate your head with pillows at night to ease a chronic dry cough.
4.     Do not smoke or use tobacco product.
5.     Avoid inhaling irritants such as smoke, dust, or other pollutants.
6.     Ginger and balsam (tulsi) used in tea, also reduces dry cough.
7.     Avoid hot and spicy foods

Hope I have answered your query. I will be available for follow up queries.

Wish you good health and a speedy recovery.

Regards

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Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.

You are frequently falling sick due to throat infection and cold often. The reason for this is most probably low immunity. It is good to hear that your reports are normal.

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For the dry cough, you should follow the remedies I have mentioned in the previous mail. You can also use Medications specifically made for dry cough under prescription from a doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. I will be available for follow up queries. Please accept my answer in case you have no follow up queries.

Wish you good health and a speedy recovery.

Regards.

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