Dry cough causes can be innumerable, from allergies, asthma to infections and exposures to chemicals. Dry cough induces an urge to cough. During such time, a glass of water is the best remedy. Besides, there are a few remedies for dry cough that can relieve you from incessant coughing.

The steam that from hot beverages erupts such as tea or soups soothes the irritation in the throat and gives you some relief. Adding a spoonful of honey and a pinch of turmeric in a piping hot glass of milk coats the lining of the larynx and soothes the inflammation. This is a great remedy for dry cough at night. This concoction also induces a deep sleep.

Standing in a hot shower for about 15 minutes works great for your irritated throat. The steam from the hot water hydrates the throat, thereby reducing the occurrence of dry cough.

The main cause of dry cough is extra dry air with very less humidity. Investing in a good humidifier is a good option to keep dry cough due to dry air at bay.

Cider reduces the inflammation in the throat and upper respiratory tract, thus eliminating dry cough. Add a couple of spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water. Slowly sip it whenever there is an urge to cough. This is a good dry cough remedy.

Take a small piece of ginger and peel it. Slowly chew it until the urge to cough disappears completely. This is an effective remedy which works in most cases.

Throat lozenges or peppermint candies provide an instant but temporary relief from dry cough. You can make some lozenges at home yourself that work against dry cough. Grind some black pepper and caraway seeds and mix them with a pinch of salt. Make them into small balls and suck them, until the coughing urge vanishes.

Gargle with some spinach juice mixed in warm water. Drinking this juice also helps relieve dry cough.

Majoram is considered a beneficial dry cough remedy. It eases the inflammation and relieves the throat irritation.

Soak a few almonds in water and let it stay overnight. Peel off the brown skin next morning and eat them.

Always carry a bottle of water along, whenever you are required to talk for a long time.

Juice of raw onion mixed with honey, kept for a few days also helps get rid of dry cough.

Crush some leaves to make juice and add a pinch of turmeric to it.