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Quick Answer. The type of cough associated with a tickle in the throat is a dry cough, which is typically caused by inflammation in the throat, according to NHS Choices. The cough occurs because the brain interprets the presence of the inflammation as an actual irritant and provokes coughing to try to remove it. Continue Reading.
While this type of breathing pattern generally isn't harmful in short durations it can cause the throat to become dry and raw if stress and/or anxiety are sustained. Once the throat becomes dry and raw, it can cause a persistent tickling sensation that can cause a persistent dry cough. Moreover, persistent coughing can also irritate the throat, which can cause a persistent cycle of dry throat, coughing, irritated and dry throat, coughing, and so on.