October 14, 2021
Allergies? A cold? Acid reflux?
While it’s impossible to always pinpoint a cough by how it sounds, there are some key differences to give you clues as to what’s going on. Here's how to tell what that cough really means: ■ Postnasal drip sounds like: Either a dry or wet cough. It’s caused by mucus dripping down your throat (due to either allergies or a cold), which tickles nerve endings, triggering coughing. ■ Pneumonia sounds like: Initially,...
