Consultant Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist, Pulmonologist
MBBS, MRCP (UK), FCPS (Pak), FCCP, FRCPE, M.B.B.S.
Consultant Physician, Internal Medicine Specialist, Pulmonologist
MBBS, MRCP (UK), FCPS (Pak), FCCP, FRCPE, M.B.B.S.
A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. It's rarely a sign of anything serious. A 'dry cough' means it's tickly and doesn't produce any phlegm (thick mucus). A 'chesty cough' means phlegm is produced to help clear your airways.