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

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

Then, there’s the fact that you’re lying down when it happens ― this can cause mucus to pool in the back of your throat, ...

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

The result is a stuffy nose, phlegmy throat or blocked airway. The feeling of built-up mucus can trigger a cough, which forces it out. In certain chronic diseases of the airways, like asthma ...

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

Dealing with symptoms such as a sore throat, cough and blocked nose can be unpleasant, but a doctor has shared a simple and cheap remedy ...

Suffering from a cold, respiratory infection or sinusitis can cause a buildup of mucus, to ease symptoms Dr Berg recommends ...

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

Turning on the heat for the first time this season can bring on cold-like symptoms. Here’s why — and how to avoid it.

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