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.
Medicare Advantage Plans, a private sector alternative to original Medicare, have the same initial enrollment period. If you don't enroll in Medicare during the initial enrollment period around your 65th birthday, you can sign up between Jan. 1 and March 31 each year for coverage that will begin on July 1. However, you could be charged a late enrollment penalty when your benefit starts.