Coughing is one of the body's defense mechanisms of getting rid of phlegm, mucus, sputum, postnasal drip, or a foreign body.

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What is croup in children? Croup is a common infection in children. It causes swelling in the upper part of the airway in the neck. It causes a barking cough, with or without fever. And it may cause ...

Among the many contagious diseases circulating right now — RSV, walking pneumonia and norovirus among them — is one that you may not have heard of for a while, or perhaps had assumed was an illness of ...

A dry cough can have many causes, from allergies to viruses. Home remedies and medications may help provide relief. Drinking plenty of water and avoiding allergens or environmental irritants can ...

BOSTON - A Massachusetts mother is warning other parents about the respiratory risks this season as her young son has been hospitalized with three illnesses at once. As Mindy Crumbaker, of North ...

Anyone who has been on social media in recent weeks has likely seen anecdotal reports about a lingering cough that’s going around. In one viral video posted in mid-December, a TikTok user described a ...

Anyone who has been on social media in recent weeks has likely seen anecdotal reports about a lingering cough that’s going around. In one viral video posted in mid-December, a TikTok user ...

Scientists at EMBL discovered that Dextromethorphan, found in common cough syrups, shows promise in treating lung fibrosis. Research highlights this ingredient's potential against the life ...

Every cough tells a story about your health, but some narratives demand urgent attention. While most coughs resolve naturally, distinguishing between a minor irritation and a serious health ...