Dry cough: TYSK (Questions and Answers)

The book introduces dry cough, also called non-productive cough, and explains how it differs from productive cough. It highlights causes such as smoking, bronchitis, pneumonia, pertussis, croup, asthma, GERD, tuberculosis, COPD, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, pulmonary embolism, sleep apnea, and viral infections.

Readers will learn about complications including chest pain, sore throat, inflammation, and chronic cough. The book also discusses upper and lower respiratory tract infections like flu, cold, whooping cough, laryngitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and bronchitis.

Treatment approaches are covered, including rest, hydration, tea, humidifiers, pain relievers, and medications. Preventive steps such as avoiding allergens, dust, and foods high in histamines are also outlined.

A helpful reference for students, healthcare workers, and readers interested in dry cough, its causes, risks, and available treatments.