<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hello Dr. Samuel, I have been experiencing a non productive, hacking cough for the past week and a half. Started with a minor sore throat, then became laryngitis. That subsided, and I thought it was over... Then it came back as a sore throat, and dry hacking cough! I have tried all kinds of cough syrups with DM and holistic remedies.. still coughing!  <response>: Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray. 3. PUT pulmonary function test. You are having uncontrolled upper respiratory tract infection URI. And this can lead to lung infection pneumonia and bronchitis. So chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. 