Scandinavian form of Andreas (see ANDREW). A famous bearer was the Swedish physicist Anders Jonas ÃngstrÃ¶m (1814-1874). Expand Name Links.
Dry coughs that continue after other cold symptoms clear or that occur without other symptoms may be caused by a variety of health problems. Some people start coughing when they breathe very dry,heated air. This can be caused by environmental irritation or allergies.
Symptoms. The common cold usually causes a runny and stuffy nose, along with sneezing. The first sign often is a sore or scratchy throat. Post-nasal drip can occur and lead to coughing. Coughing also can result from the cold affecting the lungs, often called a chest cold in contrast to a head cold.