{"id":7091,"date":"2023-09-01T20:22:34","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T13:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7091"},"modified":"2023-09-01T20:22:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T13:22:34","slug":"dry-cough-remedies-treatments-for-asap-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7091","title":{"rendered":"Dry Cough Remedies &#038; Treatments for ASAP Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">A<\/span>s someone with chronic bronchitis, I know what it\u2019s like to be plagued by a persistent dry cough. It&#8217;s not only annoying (to both me and anyone else around), but it&#8217;s also painful and just down right uncomfortable. Of course, even if your bronchial tubes aren\u2019t inflamed, you can still experience a dry cough. Common triggers include seasonal and year-round allergies, like pollen, dust, and pet dander, as well as colds, the flu, and Covid-19.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Point being, a dry cough can be caused by a number of things\u2014but it can also be cured with a variety of treatments, too. Which brings us to today\u2019s topic: dry cough remedies. Ahead, learn how to stop coughing by uncovering home remedies for a cough, the best cough medicine, and more.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a dry cough?<\/h2>\n<p>A dry cough is exactly as it sounds. \u201cIt\u2019s one that does not produce sputum, or phlegm,\u201d says family medicine physician <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedancing.doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thedancing.doctor\/\">Marjan Koosha Johnson, DO<\/a>. With a lack of mucus, dry coughs can tickle the throat, which can then trigger more coughing spells.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dr. Johnson, dry coughs can fall into one of two categories: acute or chronic. Where acute dry coughs are short-lived, chronic coughs are persistent or they regularly reappear. Where acute dry coughs are typically associated with some type of upper respiratory infection or irritation and resolve on their own within a few weeks, chronic dry coughs last more than eight weeks and can be triggered by a number of things.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dry-cough-remedies\/\" current-title=\"8 Natural Remedies for a Cough That\u2019s Drier Than the Sahara\" current-image=\"dry-cough-remedies-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-03-01\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dry-cough-remedies\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dry-cough-remedies\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dry-cough-remedies\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>According to the<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16428693\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16428693\/\"> American College of Chest Physicians<\/a>, the most common chronic cough causes are postnasal drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and cough-variant asthma. An article published in<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4298918\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4298918\/\"> Lung India<\/a>, the official publication of the Indian Chest Society, adds that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/summer-cold-or-allergies-how-to-tell\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/summer-cold-or-allergies-how-to-tell\/\">allergies, colds,<\/a> viral infections, eosinophilic bronchitis, and other issues can also cause a chronic dry cough. What\u2019s interesting though is that, despite having a general idea of what causes a dry cough, the same article notes that healthcare practitioners couldn&#8217;t find any cause in up to 42 percent of patients presenting at a specialized clinic.<\/p>\n<p>Truly, the statistics are staggering. For instance, did you know that in the U.S., up to 38 percent of a pulmonologist\u2019s outpatient practice centers on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3463094\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3463094\/\"> treating chronic dry coughs<\/a>? Me neither. But the point is: Dry coughs are by no means rare. And as such, people have come up with some pretty stellar dry cough remedies over the years. So, without further ado, keep reading to uncover the best dry cough remedies, according to doctors.<\/p>\n<h2>Dry cough remedies<\/h2>\n<p>The next time you&#8217;re stuck hacking for hours (or days) on end, try one of these nine home treatments.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Suck on throat lozenges<\/h3>\n<p>Dry coughs can be particularly irritating because, without mucus, your bronchial tubes are catching the brunt of the reverberations. Thankfully, throat lozenges, like <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRicola-Suppressant-Naturally-Soothing-Long-Lasting%2Fdp%2FB0947P7J7Q%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11529-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fdry-cough-remedies%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fdry-cough-remedies%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ricola-Suppressant-Naturally-Soothing-Long-Lasting\/dp\/B0947P7J7Q\/\">Ricola Cough Drops<\/a> ($5), can be purchased over the counter for instant relief. \u201cThroat lozenges can provide relief to soothe an irritated throat that is producing a dry cough,\u201d says functional medicine doctor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amymyersmd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/amymyersmd\/\">Amy Myers, MD<\/a>. \u201cWhen you suck on a throat lozenge, it dissolves, releasing the medication to soothe your throat.\u201d Since lozenges are medicated, she says to make sure you check for any contraindications with any other medications you\u2019re already taking before popping one into your mouth.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Use a humidifier<\/h3>\n<p>Since the throat feels particularly acrid when dealing with a dry cough, it helps to reintroduce moisture into the air and the area. To do so, Dr. Myers suggests a humidifier. \u201cHumidifiers add moisture to the air and often can provide relief at night to ease [coughing during] sleep by increasing the moisture in your throat,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>(Don\u2019t have one? Consider the<a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSLS-1084127%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fgetcanopy.co%252Fproducts%252Fcanopy%253Fsscid%253D61k7_17gpz7%2526amp%253B&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fdry-cough-remedies%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/getcanopy.co\/products\/canopy?sscid=61k7_17gpz7&amp;\"> Canopy Humidifier<\/a>, $125, which is sold in six colors and can also be used with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/essential-oils-for-cough\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/essential-oils-for-cough\/\"> essential oils<\/a> to act as a diffuser of sorts.)<\/p>\n<h3>3. Add honey to your drinks\u2014or eat it straight<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that sipping on warm drinks can help soothe an irritated throat. As much as we love tea and hot water on its own, Dr. Myers says to add honey to the mix for a beloved dry cough remedy. \u201cHoney can decrease inflammation (and sometimes helps with mucus secretion) as it has anti-inflammatory properties,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not a fan of hot drinks (which are necessary to melt the honey), research shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3601686\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3601686\/\">a spoonful of honey<\/a> eaten directly can adequately soothe dry coughs, especially before bed.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Add lemon to the mix<\/h3>\n<p>As helpful as honey is on its own, it\u2019s common lore that combining <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/honey-water\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/honey-water\/\">honey and lemon in hot water<\/a> can prove especially beneficial for soothing stubborn dry cough symptoms. \u201cHoney water is simply water with honey dissolved in it. Sometimes, lemon is added, especially when people are using it for a sore throat or immune boost, or to add flavor,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kellyjonesnutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.kellyjonesnutrition.com\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\">Kelly Jones, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN<\/a> previously told Well+Good.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Try elderberry<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cAnother natural remedy is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7347422\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7347422\/\">elderberry<\/a>, which contains natural substances called flavonoids,\u201d Dr. Myers says. \u201cThey can reduce swelling, fight inflammation, and boost the immune system.\u201d A\u00a0bag of the<a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBeekeepers-Naturals-B-Soothed-Honey-Cough%2Fdp%2FB09HYZRNC7%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11529-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fdry-cough-remedies%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fdry-cough-remedies%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beekeepers-Naturals-B-Soothed-Honey-Cough\/dp\/B09HYZRNC7\/\"> Beekeepers Naturals Propolis Soothing Lozenges<\/a> ($9) can make elderberry part of your arsenal of dry cough remedies.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Give gargling a go<\/h3>\n<p>Since the throat becomes irritated and inflamed when a dry cough is present, something as simple as <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16242593\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16242593\/\">gargling could help to alleviate the tickling sensation<\/a>, research shows. Gargling salt water can be particularly helpful if you also have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-to-avoid-sore-throat\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-to-avoid-sore-throat\/\">sore throat<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Use a throat spray<\/h3>\n<p>Since gargling and whipping up a cup of hot water with honey and lemon isn\u2019t always possible when you&#8217;re running from point A to point B, tossing an on-the-go option in your bag can come in super handy. Our suggestion? The <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPropolis-Beekeepers-Naturals-Premium-Extract%2Fdp%2FB019ND0DU6%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11529-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fdry-cough-remedies%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fdry-cough-remedies%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Propolis-Beekeepers-Naturals-Premium-Extract\/dp\/B019ND0DU6\/\">Beekeeper\u2019s Naturals Propolis Immune Support Throat Spray<\/a> ($14). For those who don\u2019t know, propolis is also known as bee glue\u2014it\u2019s a reparative substance that research shows can help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5549483\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5549483\/\">throat comfort<\/a>, as well as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9385731\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9385731\/\"> virus prevention and protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>8. Try adding thyme to your medicine cabinet<\/h3>\n<p>Another natural substance that\u2019s said to provide dry cough relief is thyme. While more studies are needed, research shows that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26840418\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26840418\/\">thyme preparations<\/a> can not only reduce the severity of cough symptoms, it can diminish cough frequency, too.<\/p>\n<p>While you could try adding more thyme into your diet to witness the effects, another option is to buy a thyme-infused cough product, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSLS-1084127%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.organicolivia.com%252Fproducts%252Fchest-comfort-syrup%253Futm_source%253Dpepperjam%2526amp%253Butm_medium%253Daffiliate%2526amp%253Butm_campaign%253D21181%2526amp%253BclickId%253D4429157382&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fdry-cough-remedies%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.organicolivia.com\/products\/chest-comfort-syrup?utm_source=pepperjam&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=21181&amp;clickId=4429157382\">Organic Olivia Chest Comfort Syrup<\/a> ($28).<\/p>\n<h3>9. Take cough suppressants (responsibly)<\/h3>\n<p>As helpful as natural and DIY cough remedies are, sometimes dry coughs are so persistent and intense that they require more targeted relief. If that\u2019s the case, start with over-the-counter cough suppressants. The most popular options include <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FVicks-DayQuil-NyQuil-Severe-LiquiCaps%2Fdp%2FB07DQ1KLNH%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11529-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fdry-cough-remedies%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fdry-cough-remedies%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Vicks-DayQuil-NyQuil-Severe-LiquiCaps\/dp\/B07DQ1KLNH\/\">Vicks DayQuil and NyQuil SEVERE Cold &amp; Flu<\/a> ($17) and <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRobitussin-Congestion-Non-Drowsy-Suppressant-Expectorant%2Fdp%2FB01JLQF5W6%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dwgtrx11529-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fdry-cough-remedies%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fdry-cough-remedies%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Robitussin-Congestion-Non-Drowsy-Suppressant-Expectorant\/dp\/B01JLQF5W6?th=1\">Robitussin Adult Maximum Strength Cough + Chest Congestion DM Max<\/a> ($11). If you want a more natural option, you might consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBeekeepers-Naturals-Better-Cough-Syrup%2Fdp%2FB087DQQ411%2F%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11529-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fdry-cough-remedies%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fdry-cough-remedies%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beekeepers-Naturals-Better-Cough-Syrup\/dp\/B087DQQ411\/\">Beekeepers Naturals Daytime Propolis Cough Syrup<\/a> ($15).<\/p>\n<h2>How long does it typically take to get rid of a dry cough?<\/h2>\n<p>The severity and duration of a dry cough both depend on the cause. \u201cIf it\u2019s something like reflux, for example, getting the reflux under control should stop the nightly cough,\u201d Dr. Johnson says.<\/p>\n<p>While some coughs can take just a few days to dissipate, Dr. Myers says that others can last three, five, and even upwards of eight weeks. \u201cIf your cough is lasting more than three weeks, I recommend consulting your doctor to find the root cause,\u201d she says. Other reasons you should consult a doctor about your cough is if you begin coughing up blood or start experiencing chest pain or difficulty breathing in conjunction with your cough.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA tight chest is usually a symptom that I would recommend seeking more immediate care for (i.e. emergency room),\u201d Dr. Johnson says. \u201cDepending on whether that chest tightness is accompanied by any other symptoms would help narrow down a more dangerous diagnosis, however, a tight chest is just not something I take lightly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All in all, Dr. Johnson says the best approach is to consult your doctor when any new or worsening conditions appear\u2014and that goes with all aspects of your health, not just dry coughs. \u201cIf nothing else, he or she can provide you with peace of mind if it sounds more consistent with something self-limiting like the common cold,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd if it is something more worrisome, then no doubt you will be recommended to take the appropriate steps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s very helpful to know dry cough remedies off the top of your mind, the best way to treat a dry cough is to get to the root of it, rather than just soothing it. \u201cIf you\u2019re not sure what is causing your dry cough, contact your doctor,\u201d Dr. Myers says.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-citations mt-[40px] mb-[30px]\" data-module-init=\"main-2020\/post-citations\" data-module-immediate=\"true\">\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mb-[24px]\"\/>\n<div class=\"post-citations-content flex flex-col gap-[24px]\">\n<div>\n<ol class=\"!ml-[18px] !mt-0\">\n<li>\n              Pratter, Melvin R. \u201cOverview of common causes of chronic cough: ACCP evidence-based clinical practice guidelines.\u201d\u00a0<i>Chest<\/i>\u00a0vol. 129,1 Suppl (2006): 59S-62S. doi:10.1378\/chest.129.1_suppl.59S            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Mahashur, Ashok. \u201cChronic dry cough: Diagnostic and management approaches.\u201d\u00a0<i>Lung India : official organ of Indian Chest Society<\/i>\u00a0vol. 32,1 (2015): 44-9. doi:10.4103\/0970-2113.148450            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Magni, Chiara et al. \u201cCough variant asthma and atopic cough.\u201d\u00a0<i>Multidisciplinary respiratory medicine<\/i>\u00a0vol. 5,2 99-103. 30 Apr. 2010, doi:10.1186\/2049-6958-5-2-99            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Ashkin, Evan, and Anne Mounsey. \u201cPURLs: a spoonful of honey helps a coughing child sleep.\u201d\u00a0<i>The Journal of family practice<\/i>\u00a0vol. 62,3 (2013): 145-7.            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Mahboubi, Mohaddese. \u201c<i>Sambucus nigra<\/i>\u00a0(black elder) as alternative treatment for cold and flu.\u201d\u00a0<i>Advances in Traditional Medicine<\/i>\u00a0vol. 21,3 (2021): 405\u2013414. doi:10.1007\/s13596-020-00469-z            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Satomura, Kazunari et al. \u201cPrevention of upper respiratory tract infections by gargling: a randomized trial.\u201d\u00a0<i>American journal of preventive medicine<\/i>\u00a0vol. 29,4 (2005): 302-7. doi:10.1016\/j.amepre.2005.06.013            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Pasupuleti, Visweswara Rao et al. \u201cHoney, Propolis, and Royal Jelly: A Comprehensive Review of Their Biological Actions and Health Benefits.\u201d\u00a0<i>Oxidative medicine and cellular longevity<\/i>\u00a0vol. 2017 (2017): 1259510. doi:10.1155\/2017\/1259510            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Pelvan, Ebru et al. \u201cDevelopment of propolis and essential oils containing oral\/throat spray formulation against SARS-CoV-2 infection.\u201d\u00a0<i>Journal of functional foods<\/i>\u00a0vol. 97 (2022): 105225. doi:10.1016\/j.jff.2022.105225            <\/li>\n<li>\n              Wagner, Luise et al. \u201cHerbal Medicine for Cough: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.\u201d\u00a0<i>Forschende Komplementarmedizin (2006)<\/i>\u00a0vol. 22,6 (2015): 359-68. doi:10.1159\/000442111            <\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr class=\"!border-seafoam-dark mt-[24px]\"\/>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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