If you developed a dry cough a few years ago, you may have simply written it off as having a cold. But these days, it’s understandable to be on high alert for a slew of possible illnesses. Do you have ...

The type of cough medicine you need depends on whether your cough is dry or wet. Dextromethorphan is best for dry coughs, ...

In cough and cold season, some people need to be especially cautious about cough and cold medicines — and everyone needs to pick right one for their symptoms. Children, pregnant or nursing women and ...

There comes a time each year — it could mid-winter in the brittle cold, when colds and flu are making their rounds, or in the middle of spring, when pollen fills the air — when you just can't stop ...

Though some people with COVID-19 experience severe illness that requires hospitalization, “the vast majority will have mild symptoms that can be managed safely and effectively at home with simple ...

A cough lasting more than three weeks could signal underlying health issues. Know possible causes, red flags, and when medical attention becomes essential.

Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Coughing—especially these days with COVID and who knows what else flying around—will earn you the ...

Rose Cairns receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC, Investigator Grant). She is also the recipient of an untied educational grant from Reckitt to fund a PhD ...

Dear Dr. Douma: I hope you can help me. I've had a dry cough for several months, but X-rays show that my lungs are fine. One doctor said it was coming from my voice box, but didn't tell me anything to ...