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

Call your healthcare provider if you: Have a persistent cough—wet or dry ... over-the-counter medication. If phlegm persists for over three or four weeks, or if chest pain or wheezing occurs ...

Generally no phlegm or mucus is made, unlike that of a wet cough. Typically they'll fade on their own within a few weeks. Dry ...

However, the American Lung Association notes if you are coughing up mucus for more than a few weeks it should be assessed by your healthcare provider. Is Mucus a Sign of Lung Cancer? Mucus ...

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

"It often takes a few weeks from complete control of post ... may help minimize the coughing caused by chronic mucus production, says Conroy. Drug-induced chronic cough is rare and may be ...

It can be acute, lasting less than three weeks, or chronic. Treatments for a wet cough depend on its underlying cause. Common remedies aim to loosen or break up mucus and provide you relief.

Young children are increasingly being infected with bacteria that can lead to the illness known as walking pneumonia. A ...

Dr Munisamy advised: "If your cough lasts three weeks or more, you should book a ... by a cold or flu it could be accompanied by yellow phlegm, as well as: Headaches Muscle aches Sneezing ...

If thick mucus builds up, it can cause problems ... As the name implies, cough is the signature symptom, and it can go on for weeks. Whooping cough can develop into a more serious infection ...