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

Upper airway cough syndrome is the updated name for postnasal drip, which can occur with both allergic and nonallergic rhinitis and chronic rhinosinusitis. This is often a dry, throat-clearing ...

Suffering from chronic dry cough? Here are some home remedies that can help you soothe an irritated throat. The world marks AIDS Day on December 1 to highlight the work done to eliminate the epidemic.

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Pneumonia often causes a dry cough in the early stages of infection ... Diagnosis and management of chronic cough: Similarities and differences between children and adults.

If you’re immunocompromised due to an underlying condition, older than 65, or a smoker, you’re more likely to have a persistent cough, according to UnityPoint Health. “If you have a dry ...

Dr Brame says wet coughs can also be caused by chronic lung conditions ... Also known as an unproductive cough as it doesn’t produce mucus, dry coughs can have a number of causes including ...

You may also have a nighttime cough when you’re taking medications such as ACE inhibitors for high blood pressure. These are known to have a dry cough as a side effect, Mathis says.

"Unfortunately, the diagnosis is often missed because the dry cough may be mistaken for a virus," Siegel said. Adults can be treated with doxycycline, a type of antibiotic that prevents the growth ...

As a parent, even a minor cough or sniffle can set off worry, especially when you hear the word "pneumonia." But ...