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

Call your healthcare provider if you: Have a persistent cough—wet or dry ... over-the-counter medication. If phlegm persists for over three or four weeks, or if chest pain or wheezing occurs ...

Generally no phlegm or mucus is made, unlike that of a wet cough. Typically they'll fade on their own within a few weeks. Dry ...

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

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

It can be acute, lasting less than three weeks, or chronic. Treatments for a wet cough depend on its underlying cause. Common remedies aim to loosen or break up mucus and provide you relief.

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

If thick mucus builds up, it can cause problems ... As the name implies, cough is the signature symptom, and it can go on for weeks. Whooping cough can develop into a more serious infection ...

Long COVID, also known as post-COVID conditions or PASC, refers to symptoms persisting for weeks or even months ... persistent throat phlegm, and coughing, which often linger long after the ...