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 ...

A cough of over three weeks containing mucus should prompt people to pay a visit to their doctor. "As we head into winter, we ...

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

Wet coughs that last eight weeks or more are considered chronic and persistent and may signal ... despite recommended treatment. Mucus produced from a wet cough can be clear, white, yellow ...

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 ...

When we think about heart problems, a cough is not usually the first symptom that comes to mind. But for people dealing with ...

For instance, “with lung infections, lying down helps 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 ...

Phlegm can build up at the back of your throat when you lie down in bed and trigger coughing at night. “The most common cause of this is an upper respiratory tract infection such as colds or flu ...