Cough with dry throat can occur for various reasons. The first reason for this could be hay fever/nasal allergies, such as allergies due to inhaled dust and pollen. Coughing is an exaggerated response of the immune system to allergens present in the environment. It can cause coughing and dry throat along with the main symptom of sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, itchy eyes, watery eyes and sore throat. Staying in AC rooms can also cause dry throat and coughing. The next reason for this is viral infections such as colds and flu. A cold is a viral infection that affects the nose and throat. It can cause coughing and dry throat along with other major symptoms including runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, body aches and low-grade fever. Flu is an illness resulting from an infection caused by the influenza virus. Flu includes a cough and a dry throat, in addition to a runny and stuffy nose, sore throat, fever, weakness and muscle aches. Coughing and a dry throat can also occur with sore throat and tonsillitis.
Sore throat refers to inflammation in a part of the throat. It leads to irritation and a scratchy feeling in the throat, pain in the throat, redness, swelling in the throat and difficulty swallowing. In addition, sore throat and coughing can occur with a sore throat infection.
Tonsillitis refers to inflammation of the tonsils, that is, the lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat, one on each side. Exposure to smoke or pollution can also cause this complaint. Acid reflux can also cause a dry throat and coughing. Acid reflux refers to the backflow of stomach acid up into the esophagus and mouth due to a malfunction of the LES – lower esophageal sphincter. Acid reflux can cause a dry throat and coughing, with symptoms such as heartburn (burning sensation in the center of the chest behind the breastbone), chest pain, feeling of a lump in the throat, hoarse voice, sore throat, regurgitation of food , difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting, etc. Smoking, alcohol consumption and caffeine can also cause dry throat and coughing.
Depending on the cause, other signs and symptoms may occur, including pain in the throat, inflamed tonsils, red swollen throat, burning or plugging sensation in the throat, hoarseness of the voice, difficulty swallowing, heartburn, phlegm, fatigue, pain in the body and fever.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy can be of great help in controlling cough with dry throat. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that help in these cases by treating the cause and overcoming this complaint in a natural and safe way without side effects. Once the cause is treated, relief from cough and dry throat will follow. Moreover, any additional signs and symptoms (such as sore throat, inflamed tonsils, phlegm, hoarseness of voice, difficulty swallowing, heartburn, fatigue, body aches) can also be well controlled with these medicines. The most suitable drug is selected after considering the characteristic symptoms in each individual case and identifying the cause behind cough and dry throat. So it is advisable to have your case assessed by a homeopathic doctor for the right prescription. Self-medication is not recommended.
Homeopathic medicines for cough with dry throat
1. Belladonna – Top Medicine
Belladonna is a very effective medicine to treat cases of cough with dry throat. The cough is dry. It happens day and night. When coughing, a tickling sensation is felt in the throat. Headache may occur together with coughing. The face becomes red due to severe coughing. On examination the throat appears to be red and inflamed. Redness and swelling of the tonsils are also noted. A warm sensation is also felt in the throat. In some cases the throat feels constricted. There is pain in the throat, especially when swallowing liquids. A lump sensation is felt in the throat, resulting in hawking. In some cases, fever may be accompanied by the above symptoms.
2. Drosera – With a stinging sensation in the throat
This medicine is recommended when there is a dry throat with a stinging sensation and an exciting cough. A rough feeling is felt in the throat. The coughing attacks follow each other in rapid succession. Yellow-colored mucus may occur along with coughing. A very characteristic feature of using this medicine is that coughing occurs at night as soon as a person lies down. Sometimes vomiting occurs with coughing. The feeling of a breadcrumb in the throat can be felt. In addition, the cough can be caused by laughing and talking.
3. Bryonia – When the cough worsens after eating or drinking
This medicine is well indicated if the cough worsens after eating or drinking. This may be accompanied by vomiting of what has been eaten. Coughing may cause pain in the abdomen and head. A feeling of scratching the throat is felt again and again. Roughness is felt at the back of the throat. A feeling of fullness or pressure is also felt in the throat. During swallowing, a stabbing pain is felt in the throat. In cases where this is necessary, the cough also worsens in a warm room. No mucus occurs in the evening and at night, while yellow mucus is present during the day.
4. Conium – From a dry spot in the larynx (voice box)
Conium is a prominent medicine for coughing with a dry patch in the larynx. The cough is caused by itching and irritation in the throat. The cough gets worse at night and when lying down. Coughing disrupts sleep. No cough occurs during the day. Repeated coughing leads to fatigue. Cough comes in the form of short attacks. Headache occurs along with coughing. Talking makes the cough worse. During coughing, vomiting of mucus occurs.
5. Spongia – For absolutely dry cough
Spongia is a very suitable medicine for an absolutely dry cough. There is dryness of the throat and all respiratory tract, where this medicine is indicated. A burning sensation in the throat is also well marked. The plug feeling in the throat is also felt. The cough is worse in the evening. It gets worse when you lie down. Cough is relieved by sitting upright and also by drinking warm drinks.
6. Pulsatilla – With itching, scratchy sensation in the throat
This medicine is important for cases where cough occurs due to itching and scratching in the throat with dry throat. The dry throat is worse in the morning. The cough gets worse after eating. The cough is loose with mucus during the day and dry at night. The expectorated mucus is yellowish or greenish in color. The mucus has a bitter taste. Sometimes there is vomiting of mucus or food. Hoarseness of the voice is also felt. While coughing, pain may be felt in the head or back.
7. Sticta – For coughs in the evening and at night
Sticta is a useful medicine for dry throat and coughing, usually in the evening and at night. Coughing makes it difficult to lie down or sleep. Dryness is marked in the soft palate. The soft palate feels dry like dried leather. It is accompanied by pain when swallowing. During coughing, pain is felt in the frontal part of the head. Whitish mucus may occur.
8. Squilla – With a burning sensation in the throat
This medicine can be used for cough with dryness and burning sensation in the throat. Irritation is also felt in the throat. Irritation leads to a constant cough. Coughing occurs day and night. At night, coughing is a rattling type that disturbs sleep. Cough is made worse by cold drinks. It is also worse after exertion. Excessive mucus occurs along with coughing. The mucus consists of whitish or reddish mucus. It has an offensive odor.