I’ve been suffering from a dry throat for over a year – how do I get rid of it?

DR Zoe Williams, our resident specialist and NHS GP, shares her expert advice with our readers.

Here she helps a reader who has been suffering with a dry throat for a year.

Dr Zoe helps a reader who has been suffering from a dry throat for a yearOlivia West GettyDr Zoe explains that ­a dry throat can be caused by several factors[/caption]

Q) I HAVE had a dry throat for over a year and a half and nothing will shake it off.

A) A dry throat lasting over a year can be caused by several factors.