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 ...

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

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 ...

Coughs can be categorised into three groups; acute, subacute, and chronic ... feel uncomfortable.” A wet cough, sometimes with foul-smelling green or yellow mucus Shortness of breath, chest ...

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease, or weakened immune systems due to conditions like HIV or cancer ...

Dr Brame says wet coughs can also be caused by chronic lung conditions such ... the expectorant guaifenesin, which thins mucus so you more easily cough it up during the day, although evidence ...

It can be tricky to judge if a cough needs to be checked out by a medical professional and thankfully a doctor has weighed in ...