This is because the particles in the air you breathe are trapped by the mucous lining of your throat, causing irritation and the need to cough. Hayfever can also cause tickly coughs. The body reacts to the presence of pollen by releasing large amounts of the chemical histamine.
If you are 65 or older, you are automatically eligible for Medicare Part A. Your Medicare Part A coverage starts on the first day of the month you turn 65. You also should receive your Medicare card in the mail 3 months before your 65th birthday.
How Medicare Works. President Lyndon B. Johnson signs the Medicare bill in July 1965. Medicare became America's first federal health insurance program when it was signed into law on July 30, 1965. The program offers health insurance to seniors over the age of 65 regardless of their current health, medical history and income. President Lyndon B. Johnson presented the first Medicare card to former President Harry S. Truman, calling him the real daddy of Medicare [source: Updegrove].