How can I get rid of a dry cough?

I have this really irritating tickly dry cough...I'm waking everyone up, how can i get rid of it?

• it's a really dry cough and this constant tickle in my through. Any suggs? Thanks

• Answer:

  A non-productive, dry, tickly or irritating cough, in which no phlegm is coughed up can, be treated with a cough suppressant to reduce the cough reflex. Cough suppressants include pholcodine, dextromethorphan and codeine. Other cough suppressants include simple linctus, glycerin and lemon and honey, which coat and soothe the back of the throat. Antihistamines such as diphenhydramine and promethazine reduce the cough reflex and also dry up nasal secretions, which can be useful for coughs that are caused by a postnasal drip (mucus running down the back of the throat), or are associated with a cold. Many doctors say cough medicines are useless and recommend sucking a boiled sweet and keeping hydrated. Some people swear by warm drinks with honey Try a few remedies out, but not all at once.