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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.
Common causes of chronic cough include: 1  Postnasal drip â This is a sensation of mucus trickling from the back of your nose down into your throat. 2  It may be due to hay fever, allergies or irritants. 3  How postnasal drip causes a cough is still not clearly understood. 4  In some cases, this sensation may not even be noticed.