Dr. Polverino answers your most pressing questions about bronchitis, how contagious it is and when it may cause more serious ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

If thick mucus builds up, it can cause problems like postnasal drip, which, as we know, can trigger a cough. A chronic cough could be a sign of other health issues. For example, allergies are ...

The sticky, slimy goo plays an essential role in fighting off infections, shaping the gut microbiome and more.

If that cough gets worse, causes trouble breathing, chest pain, losing weight without trying, or if you’re coughing up blood ...

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