It may be of viral infection, post viral illness, pollen allergy, smoking, asthma, tuberculosis, laryngitis, and of foreign body inhalation.
Staying hydrated is important with cold and cough. Warm drinks such as lukewarm water, clear broth are of great relief to sore throat and dry cough.
Effective way to lower dry cough is gargle with warm water with half spoon of salt that has antibacterial properties.
Herbal tea with ginger, turmeric, honey, mint, and peppers lowers dry cough with its antiseptic, anti-viral, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Marshmallow root and licorice root extracts can help in soothing the throat and dry cough. It is the most ancient method to treat dry cough.
Inhaling eucalyptus oil vapours can ease dry cough and is a great home therapy for respiratory illness.
Humidifier adds moisture to air that reduce sore throat and is proven to use after thyroid surgeries for dryness of throat.
Thyme herb has anti-spasmodic compounds that can help in relaxing muscles. Taking thyme tea will be great help to soothe dry cough and can provide long term relief.