A dry cough resulting from allergies is persistent and unproductive, causing throat soreness, chest tightness, wheezing and difficulty breathing. Dry coughs can be remedied through an array of treatments.
Limiting Exposure
Allergic dry cough results from increased exposure to environmental inhalants such as dust, dander, mold, pollen and chemical irritants. Maintaining surfaces using HEPA vacuum filters, electro-static dust cloths and hypoallergenic cleaners reduces symptoms.
Home Remedies
A dry allergy cough can be treated by sucking on lozenges or by drinking tea with honey. Honey coats the throat and mouth, creating moisture and soothing soreness.
Antihistamines
Oral antihistamines counteract chemical histamine releases that occur when the body comes into contact with an allergen. Antihistamines reverse swelling that causes symptoms of congestion, sneezing, runny nose, wheezing and dry coughing.
Reducing Allergens
Vaporizes provide moist air and air purifiers improve air quality. Hypoallergenic mattress and pillow protectors are effective in eliminating dust mites. Night time dry coughing may be prevented by reducing bedtime allergens.
Inhalers
A dry cough resulting from airway constriction, a symptom of allergic asthma caused by inflammation from allergen exposure may be treated with inhalers that implement fast-acting and long-term airway dilation.
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