Why Do I Get a Dry Cough That Only Happens When I Am Talking?
1. Introduction A dry cough that occurs exclusively during speech is typically caused by laryngeal hyperresponsiveness, sensory neuropathy of the vagus nerve, or severe vocal cord irritation, where the mechanical act of phonation triggers an abnormal, defensive cough reflex. During conversation, the rapid airflow and vibration of the vocal cords act as physical stimuli that … Read more