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The sound of your cough may also tell you if it's wet or dry. A dry cough, meanwhile, can have a hoarse or "hacking" sound. A wet cough typically sounds like something's rattling in your chest.

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You may also have a nighttime cough when you’re taking medications such as ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure. These are known to have a dry cough as a side effect, Mathis says.