Allergies can cause acute coughing fits ... A simple saltwater gargle can help reduce throat inflammation and clear mucus. Gargle before bed to ease irritation in your throat.

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

Causes: It's normal to have a cough with a virus, as it's triggered by mucus draining down the back of the throat. The inflammation this causes often stays long after the initial illness.

“Coughing may also cause dry throat and mouth ... 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 ...

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 common cold, viral or bacterial respiratory infections ...

The result is a stuffy nose, phlegmy throat or blocked airway. The feeling of built-up mucus can trigger a cough, which forces it out. In certain chronic diseases of the airways, like asthma ...

Dealing with symptoms such as a sore throat, cough and blocked nose can be unpleasant, but a doctor has shared a simple and cheap remedy ...

Suffering from a cold, respiratory infection or sinusitis can cause a buildup of mucus, to ease symptoms Dr Berg recommends ...

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

Turning on the heat for the first time this season can bring on cold-like symptoms. Here’s why — and how to avoid it.