Can allergies cause bad cough?
The answer to your question is yes. Nonproductive coughs: A nonproductive cough is dry and does not produce sputum. A dry, hacking cough may develop toward the end of a cold or after exposure to an irritant, such as dust or smoke. There are many causes of a nonproductive cough, such as: • Allergies. Frequent sneezing is also a common symptom of allergic rhinitis. source: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/tc/coughs-topic-overviewAllergic rhinitis (hay fever) Allergic rhinitis, often called hay fever, is an overreaction of the immune system to particles in the air that a person breathes. This overreaction causes inflammation and symptoms such as sneezing; a runny, stuffy, or itchy nose; and itchy, watery eyes. Other symptoms of allergic rhinitis may include a temporary loss of the sense of smell, headache and fatigue, dark circles under the eyes
