| Description | treatment |
|---|---|
| Loud, barking cough see Croup | |
| Dry cough in the morning, get better as the day goes on | Dry air.Humidify the room |
| Hacking,dry, nonproductive cough Postnasal drip. | Increase fluids, try decongestang |
| Productive cough following a cold or flue see Sinusitis,Bronchitis, Pneumonia | |
| Dry, sudden cough after a choking episode | Foreign object in the throat. See choking |