What Causes Dry Throat And Cough?
Question: I get a really dry throat followed by coughing and sometimes gagging. Drinking does not always help. This has been ongoing for over a year now.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I would like to tell you that it can be because of COPD because such patients tend to breathe from mouth rather then nose which leads to dryness of mouth . It will gradually subside as your breathing pattern will improve . You must have been prescribed some inhalers for this condition .
Next possibility at this age can be sjogrens syndrome in which there is dryness of mouth and eyes which can also present similarly . But in your case the first possibility remains the first priority . I will advise you to keep yourself hydrated .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar