“Also, our body’s natural adrenaline levels, which help suppress coughs, decrease at night, making us more sensitive to that ...

Up to one-quarter of people with COVID-19 may experience a cough with mucus (phlegm). Though not typical, sometimes chest congestion is a sign of COVID-19. This can cause a wet or productive cough ...

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 ...

"Mucus within the respiratory tract - from postnasal drip or the upper respiratory tract - can pool into the back of the ...

“When you’re unwell, your mucus can become thicker and stickier, but it’s still playing a vital role in trapping bacteria, ...

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

A "wet" or "moist" cough, also called a productive cough, describes a cough where mucus or phlegm is produced or heard. Treatments for a wet cough can depend on the cause, which may include the ...

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 ...

You may not cough up anything if you have early-stage viral pneumonia. It's likely to be "more productive of mucus" if your viral pneumonia has progressed or you are dealing with bacterial ...