Which of the following conditions does not typically cause dry cough as a side effect?

The condition that does not typically cause a dry cough as a side effect is associated with calcium channel blockers. Calcium channel blockers work by inhibiting the influx of calcium ions into cardiac and smooth muscle cells, which helps in reducing blood pressure and managing other cardiovascular conditions.

Unlike ACE inhibitors, which can lead to a persistent dry cough due to the accumulation of bradykinin as a side effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition, calcium channel blockers do not influence bradykinin levels and are therefore not associated with cough as a side effect. Similarly, ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers) do not typically cause a dry cough, as they avoid the bradykinin accumulation issue present with ACE inhibitors. Beta blockers can also cause respiratory issues in some patients, particularly those with asthma or COPD, but they are not a common cause of a dry cough.

In summary, calcium channel blockers are distinguished by their lack of association with dry cough, which is primarily linked to the mechanisms of ACE inhibitors and is not applicable to the calcium channel blocker class.