I appear to have a tickly/dry cough. I have just gargled cooled, boiled, salt water, but my chest is starting to hurt now when I cough. Any advice please?

Alternatively, the pain you are describing could be coming from the lung tissue itself because inflammation and infection may have spread down your respiratory system.

Production of phlegm and a continuation of your cough may be signs that this is happening.

If infection has been caused by cold or flu viruses, then try Echinacea if you have not already done so.

If however, your cough is persistent, then you should really seek the advice of your doctor.