I have had an irritating dry cough since Christmas. What can I do?

I am sorry to hear that you have not been well. The first thing I need to check with you is that you have been to see your doctor about this problem.

Although some may consider a dry, irritating cough to be a minor symptom, you have had the cough for many months and it is important to exclude serious health conditions and also, to try to understand the cause.

Your doctor may have suggested a chest x-ray and other tests.

If you have been told that there is nothing sinister causing the problem, but at the same time, there is nothing obvious that can be found, then, there could be two likely reasons for your continued symptoms.

  -  It could simply be a residue of a viral infection picked up during the winter. If this is the case, I would suggest that you try the remedy Echinacea

  -  The cough could also be a symptom of a mild allergy. This is more likely if you find that it comes more at certain times of the day, or notice it being related to particular situations. If this is the case, I would suggest you try our remedy Pollinosan.