The word brisa means breeze in Spanish or Portuguese. In French, it means it broke. (verb briser, to snap or break) The word brisa means breeze in Spanish or Portuguese. In French, it means it broke. (verb briser, to snap or break)
Chronic dry coughs are usually caused by irritation from cigarette smoke, environmental irritants, allergies, postnasal drip, or asthma. 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.
Causes of Dry Cough in Cats. The possible causes of dry cough in felines include: 1  Hair balls can get suck in your cat's throat. 2  The presence of these will lead to acute coughing episodes followed by spitting of the hair ball. 3  Asthma.