I am having repeated allergy-related cough several times, and it keeps coming back again and again. What treatment can help control this cough properly?
A cough caused by allergies can keep coming back if you are exposed to things like dust, smoke, pollution, changes in weather, sinus drainage, strong smells, pets, or if your airways are sensitive. The cough often returns if the trigger is still around or if your airways stay irritated. Along with coughing, you might also notice throat irritation, sneezing, a stuffy nose, wheezing, or a tight feeling in your chest. To help reduce irritation, try to avoid dust, smoke, perfumes, and pollution as much as possible. Using steam inhalation, drinking warm fluids, staying well hydrated, and keeping your room clean and well ventilated can also help. If your throat feels worse at night, sleeping with your head slightly raised and avoiding cold drinks may make you more comfortable. Doctors may suggest antihistamines, allergy medicines, inhalers, or nasal sprays depending on whether your cough is due to allergies, sinus issues, or airway inflammation. It is important to get repeated coughing checked by a doctor, since problems like asthma, sinus allergies, acid reflux, or chronic airway sensitivity can cause similar symptoms. Stress and poor sleep can also make coughing worse for some people. Consult a doctor if you have trouble breathing, wheezing, chest pain, fever, blood in your mucus, or a cough that keeps you up at night.