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

Long-lasting coughs affect around 1 in 10 of us, and because they have many potential triggers, they're not easy to diagnose ...

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

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 ...

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

Chronic coughs can be "symptomatic," meaning they have an underlying cause, or "refractory," meaning they continue despite recommended treatment. Mucus produced from a wet cough can be clear ...

The sticky, slimy goo plays an essential role in fighting off infections, shaping the gut microbiome and more.

Your genes can also play a role. Its symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, a lasting cough, and increased mucus. Like chronic bronchitis, emphysema is a type of COPD. You can have the ...

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 ...