A wet cough is often a sign of a bacterial or viral infection. Most causes won’t require treatment. Available treatments include medications and lifestyle changes, some of which aren’t appropriate for ...

A morning cough is normal, but when it is persistent, it can indicate underlying health complications. Know the early warning signs.

Q: I have developed an episodic but chronic cough. My wife thought it could be due to my acid reflux. Is that a real thing? A: We cough to protect our airway or because something irritates the airway.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WPVI) -- A cough is supposed to protect the lungs and windpipe from irritants. But coughs that go on and on can be annoying - or signs of bigger problems. Chronic coughs can have ...

Sensory neuropathic cough (SNC), or neurogenic cough, is a chronic cough that is usually dry. People may also experience ticking, burning, or painful sensations in the throat. It occurs when the ...

Lung infections and lung cancer share symptoms like cough and breathlessness, but differ significantly. Infections arise ...

New Hampshire is seeing a rise in whooping cough cases this year, stoking concern among healthcare providers in the state.

Chronic cough could stem from your stomach, not lungs. Gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph explains how reflux reaching the throat causes persistent coughing.

R. Eric Thomas, a playwright, screenwriter, best-selling author and a former columnist for Elle.com and Slate.com, will be writing a new syndicated column called “Asking Eric.” (Kap2ure ...