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 ...

Pertussis can cause uncontrollable, violent coughing that often ends with a deep “whooping” sound as the person tries to catch their breath. Pertussis makes it hard to breathe, eat ...

And then after the coughing is finished, they take a big, deep breath to catch their breath from it, and that's where that whooping sound comes from," Dr. Rajapakse says. Vomiting during or after ...

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

The end result is a deep, hacking and frequent cough that can last for several months. Infants 1 year old and younger are at highest risk of infection. They are also more likely to develop severe ...

A "wet" or "moist" cough, also called a productive cough, describes a cough where mucus or phlegm is produced or heard. Treatments for a wet cough can depend on the cause, which may include the ...

What can feel more frustrating than having a cough? Having a cough that happens more often or gets worse at night. It affects how much you can relax, fall and stay asleep, and get much-needed rest ...

Whooping cough cases are continuing to rise in the United States, with new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showing that there are five times as many cases this year ...