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 ...

Though not typical, sometimes chest congestion is a sign of COVID-19. This can cause a wet or productive cough that may ...

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

Symptoms can range from mild to severe, including cough, fever, and chest discomfort ... Pneumonia often causes a dry cough in the early stages of infection. This cough can become more productive ...

“Coughing may also cause dry throat and mouth ... recommends seeing a doctor if your cough lasts over a few days and you have other symptoms like chest pain, nausea, wheezing, or high fever.

A dry cough, meanwhile, can have a hoarse or "hacking" sound. A wet cough typically sounds like something's rattling in your chest. If your healthcare professional listens to your lungs with a ...

“Coughing is essentially a reflex designed to protect our airways and prevent the aspiration of foreign bodies into the lungs,” says Dr Adrian Draper, a consultant chest physician at HCA’s L ...

"Unfortunately, the diagnosis is often missed because the dry cough may be mistaken for a virus," Siegel said. Adults can be treated with doxycycline, a type of antibiotic that prevents the growth ...

You probably started with a dry cough that soon became mucus-producing ... shortness of breath that gets worse with activity, and stabbing pain in the chest that’s worse with coughing or deep ...