Most of the reasons for your lingering cough are nothing to worry about, but it's still an irritating side effect that you likely want relieved—especially if all your other cold symptoms are gone.

A "wet" or "moist" cough, also called a productive cough ... coughs that last eight weeks or more are considered chronic and persistent and may signal a more serious condition.

If you have a productive cough, it is best not to take medications that suppress it ... Most uncomplicated coughs due to cold or flu can be treated at home. There are times, however, when a persistent ...

These lingering health issues can be caused by damage to the lungs ... A healthcare provider may recommend a mucolytic if you have trouble with mucus and a wet, productive cough after a COVID-19 ...

but know that it's typically deeper than a regular cough and is a productive, or wet, cough. Pneumonia is an infection of one or both of the lungs. Symptoms can range from mild to severe ...

Parents were found to often pass on the same cough to their children, either a non-productive (dry) cough or a productive ...

Once considered uncommon in Malaysia, pneumonia is now the biggest killer in the country. Chief Statistician Datuk Seri Mohd Uzir Mahidin recently ...

Persistent coughs and other symptoms could signal serious health issues; learn to recognize the warning signs of lung cancer for early intervention. A persistent cough that worsens over time could ...