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Quick Answer. The type of cough associated with a tickle in the throat is a dry cough, which is typically caused by inflammation in the throat, according to NHS Choices. The cough occurs because the brain interprets the presence of the inflammation as an actual irritant and provokes coughing to try to remove it. Continue Reading.
Several chronic lung diseases also cause a dry, hacking cough. Some people cough out of habit for no clear reason. Gastric reflux may also cause a chronic dry cough. Usually you will also have other symptoms, such as heartburn, burning in the throat, or increased saliva. Less common causes of a dry cough include: Whooping cough . Influenza. A swallowed or inhaled object. Mycoplasma pneumonia. Side effects from some heart and blood pressure medicines. Viral illnesses that may occur frequently, such as the common cold. A doctor can evaluate your symptoms and recommend appropriate treatment.