3. Postnasal Drip
Postnasal drip is a problem experienced by many that can lead to having a dry cough. What happens is that when you are congested, the mucus drips down into your throat and makes you cough. Anytime there is irritation in the throat, you have the potential to cough. There isn’t a whole lot that you can do to combat this except for the normal ways to combat coughing like cough drops or cold medicine.
The best thing that you can do is try to recover from your postnasal drip as soon as possible. You may want to talk to your doctor and ask for a prescription for antibiotics if your cold is very bad, but antibiotics should be used very sparingly because they are not good for you and your body might get used to them and not be able to get rid of an infection that is more serious.