Once you understand what's behind your cough, choosing the right treatment becomes much easier.

This debilitating disease is particularly dangerous for babies, but can affect people at any age. Vaccination remains a key ...

A cough is not a disease in itself, but a sign of irritation in the body.

Experts say the key lies in the cough’s symptoms and length. People should go see a doctor if their cough lasts for more than a week or a couple of weeks. “We’re especially concerned when a cough ...

Sneezing and coughing are two different ways of accomplishing the same. One involves the nose and mucus, the other the mouth and mucus, but both are defensive respiratory reflexes designed to expel ...

Whoop, there it is. That vaccine preventable illness called pertussis, the one that causes the “100-day cough” with the ...

Experts reveal that pricey cough syrups may not be any more effective than homemade honey and lemon when it comes to soothing ...

A lingering cough is often blamed on asthma or past tuberculosis, but experts warn that a lesser-known fungal lung disease ...

A single cough might seem harmless, but it can often tell a deeper story about your health. Whether it’s a dry tickle that lingers or a chesty hack that won’t quit, one cough can signal anything from ...

Flu-related hospital admissions are up since December and the respiratory illness season typically extends through April.

During the winter season, complaints of coughs and colds become among the most common health issues. Most people tend to ignore coughs by labelling them as seasonal and hoping they will clear up soon.