What kind of cough drops should I get for a dry, irritating cough?

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Do any of them actually help? Or would I get the same results from eating hard candy?

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  2. BIGG_FRIGG Avatar

    My fav cough drops are the Halls Citrus, they taste the best to me and work like any other cough drop

  3. Sensitive_Hat_9871 Avatar

    I was taking Lisinopril for blood pressure. During a visit to my doctor I complained about that type of cough. Doc said that could be a side effect of that medicine. She put me on another medication and the cough stopped.

  4. UnkindnessOfRavens23 Avatar

    Vocal throat sprays, like those marketed to professional singers/actors, are designed to lubricate. Recommend Singer’s or Clear Voice brands.

  5. Red_Marvel Avatar

    Fishermen’s Friend

    I find most hard cough candies cut my tongue, these ones don’t.

    https://fishermansfriend.com/en-ca

  6. meepsofmunch Avatar

    When I have a dry cough, cough drops always work for me. I usually buy a honey or lemon flavour

  7. Rowaan Avatar

    What always works for me is hot water/hot tea.