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 ...

Young children are increasingly being infected with bacteria that can lead to the illness known as walking pneumonia. A ...

you may even have trouble breathing due to the extra phlegm, Dr. Han added. The sound of your cough may also tell you if it's wet or dry. A dry cough, meanwhile, can have a hoarse or "hacking ...

a hacking cough. Maybe a little wheezing. No, you're not suddenly out of shape ... Avoid very cold or dry weather. Use your inhaler as prescribed. You may be advised to take two puffs of your ...

A highly contagious respiratory tract infection, pertussis gets its more common name, "whooping cough," from the severe hacking cough ... in due to a buildup of mucus in the airways, the same ...

“Coughing may also cause dry throat and mouth ... ‘hairs’ in our lungs] to more effectively move mucus out of the lungs, and the cough reflex is our body's attempt to get rid of the excess ...

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