Irritant cough is usually a cough symptom that occurs when the respiratory tract is irritated with a certain intensity. In most cases irritant cough is a dry cough or a more intense cough with less sputum.
Irritant coughs are most often seen with non-infectious causes and are usually characterized by decreased sputum and a dry cough. Irritant cough can be caused by exposure to cold air, irritating gases, and other triggers, and is usually caused by allergic spasms of the airway, or by space-occupying lesions in the airway or lungs. In addition, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can also cause an irritating cough.
Irritant coughs are often indicative of high airway sensitivity and usually resolve on their own when the external trigger is removed, and do not require specific treatment. If the irritating dry cough is caused by a respiratory system occupancy or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the patient should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
When an irritating cough occurs, it is necessary to actively consult a doctor to clarify the cause of the disease and then carry out targeted treatment.