Therefore, if you have been feeling short of breath because of coughing lately, get it checked right away.
Another underlying reason could be acid reflux or obstructive sleep apnea. For acid reflux, some common symptoms are heartburn, excessive burping or regurgitation, and a constant cough.
For obstructive sleep apnea, the symptoms can be insomnia, excessive gasping or choking while sleeping, and loud snoring.
Both of these conditions are treatable and should not be prolonged.
Less fluid intake
When you have a cough, your tract requires humidification because of the consistent friction caused by all the coughing. If you don’t load up on liquids, then your cough will continue with an additional dryness. When you drink hot liquids like herbal teas, room temperature juices, concoctions, and water, it helps loosen up the mucus and get it out. So, if your cough’s not improving, this could be one reason.
Too much stress
Even though an underrated reason, stress can cause a chronic dry, nagging cough. Taking too much stress can mean less sleep and consequently an unhealthy body. The first step to counter a cough caused by stress would be to sleep.
Nasal spray
There are many nasal decongestant sprays that are available in the market. Even though these cause temporary relief, they can be the reason for a constant cough. These sprays cause a reaction in the nasal membranes that swell when directly inhaled and can cause cough.
Prolonged use of certain nasal sprays can cause dryness of the passages, resulting in a cough, and this is also why your cough is not improving.
Infection
A viral or bacterial infection is the most common reason for a dry cough. Even though this goes away in a few days, a constant cough can remain longer than the actual infection.
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