Have you had these symptoms before?
           - Cough without producing sputum
             - Irritation of the throat
             - Hacking cough
             - Barking cough
             - Non-stop cough

            If you note these symptoms you may have a dry cough. (A cough             is a sudden expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air             passages. If you cough more and more, it will affect your quality of             life.)

          Causes of cough
                  1. Infection of upper respiratory tract from common                       cold, rhinopharyngitis, sinusitis, laryngitis and the like
                  2. Air pollution from smoke caused by fires, smoking cigarettes                       and other tobacco products
                  3. Tumor stimulating nerve endings
                  4. Constriction of air passages from asthma and other                       breathing disorders
 

            Prevention of cough
                  1. Regular exercise to maintain health
                  2. Drink warm water, eat three meals choosing a variety of                       foods including grains, vegetables, fresh fruits, fish and                       limited quantities of meat. The foods selected should                       contain vitamin C such as fruit juices, certain beans                       and vegetables
                  3. Avoid deep fried foods
                  4. If you smoke, quit now 
                  5. Sleep at least 6-8 hours a day
                  6. Avoid air pollution where possible and reduce exposure to                       pollution through the use of air conditioning or masks.                       Protect the interior of your home from dust and dust mites
                  7. Promote a positive mental outlook and harmonious relation                       ships with others

        

            Please consult a healthcare professional if you have or think you             may have persisting symptoms as described above.