dry cough
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a cough that does not produce any mucus
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- A persistent dry cough can be a symptom of an underlying condition.
- The child was kept home from school because of his fever and dry cough.
- I've had this annoying dry cough for over a week now.
- She developed a harsh, dry cough after inhaling the smoke.
- Lozenges can help soothe a dry cough and an irritated throat.
- Unlike a chesty cough, a dry cough doesn't produce any phlegm.
- The doctor listened to my chest and confirmed it was just a dry cough from a cold.
- His sleep was constantly interrupted by a nagging dry cough.
- Allergies are a common cause of a seasonal dry cough.
- If your dry cough is accompanied by difficulty breathing, seek medical help immediately.