Long-lasting coughs affect around 1 in 10 of us, and because they have many potential triggers, they're not easy to diagnose ...

As many Brits are falling ill with seasonal illnesses a doctor revealed how to tell what is causing your cough ...

A cough is a common symptom that can be caused by a number of illnesses and conditions - but in some instances you might need ...

Asthma is a chronic condition where the airways become inflamed and narrow and start producing extra mucus. This causes symptoms like wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

The result is a stuffy nose, phlegmy throat or blocked airway. The feeling of built-up mucus can trigger a cough, which forces it out. Advertising In certain chronic diseases of the airways, like ...

Notice swelling in the ankles, feet or legs Cough up blood or pink mucus Gain more than 1.36 kg (3 lbs) in 24 hours - a sign ...

Chronic coughs can be "symptomatic," meaning they have an underlying cause, or "refractory," meaning they continue despite recommended treatment. Mucus produced from a wet cough can be clear ...

When you get sick, a more-than-normal amount of phlegm can build up in your nose, throat, and lungs and cause discomfort and coughing. Phlegm has an important role to play in keeping your ...

Your genes can also play a role. Its symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, a lasting cough, and increased mucus. Like chronic bronchitis, emphysema is a type of COPD. You can have the ...

The health expert has also issued advice on when you should see your GP if you have a cough that won't go away ...