Coughs are common during every winter virus season. But this year it seems like more people than usual are complaining about a cough that just won’t go away. Cathy Conger, 60, who works at a vintage ...

The winter virus season is often characterized by a hallmark sound: coughing. This year, though, some physicians and patients say coughing has been more persistent, often lasting for weeks after a ...

Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the lungs and throat, but persistent coughing may indicate more serious issues, including heart health problems. According to a study published in ...

A "cardiac cough" can happen if heart failure causes fluid buildup in the lungs. A wet, persistent cough with pink or frothy mucus may mean heart failure is getting worse. Call your doctor if you have ...

Chronic cough is any cough that lasts for at least 4 weeks in children and 8 weeks in adults. If you can't stop coughing it could be due to asthma, post-COVID-19, GERD, COPD, and more. Once the ...

"Oh, that's just from smoking." It's easy to dismiss a chronic cough as another problem with cigarettes. But what if it's a sign of the lung disease COPD? Franziska Gabbert/dpa Long-term smokers often ...

Some insurance creates perverse incentives that discourage patients from seeking care — sometimes turning minor, treatable ...

When an unstoppable cough disrupts your daily routine, finding relief becomes a top priority. Medical experts have identified various triggers for these persistent coughs, ranging from common ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Poor lung function trajectories were found among those with chronic productive cough and those with intermittent ...

Chronic cough took center stage at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress session titled "Conditions We Are Just Dealing With the Tip of the Iceberg in Primary Care: Frequently Mismanaged ...