A dry cough that lingers without fever or mucus may be linked to poor air quality. Doctors explain how pollution irritates ...

Coughing can be caused by pollution or viral infections. Experts explain key differences, warning signs and when simple care ...

We all know that annoying tickle in the throat that means only one thing. You're about to cough it out. Wouldn't it be great ...

Cold air can irritate the airways that carry air into the lungs, potentially causing symptoms like coughing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.

Whooping cough often surges in the fall, and with a rising number of bacterial respiratory disease cases, doctors are reminding families of what can be done to protect those with the youngest lungs.

When a persistent cough disrupts your sleep and drains your energy, it might be more than just a stubborn cold. Pneumonia, a serious lung infection, affects millions of Americans each year and can ...

People often dismiss a cough as a minor ailment, but sometimes it can be a sign of an underlying problem, especially when ...

As respiratory illnesses surge this winter, there’s one symptom many patients hope will just go away: the dreaded cough. "At this time of year, many people suffer from minor coughs due to common colds ...

"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 ...

THE HSE has issued a health alert over a common winter illness that can become “severe and life-threatening” – with six signs ...

The moment you notice blood in your cough, your world can suddenly feel like it’s spinning out of control. That metallic taste in your mouth and the frightening sight of red-tinged sputum can trigger ...

Hearing others coughing and choking is one of the annoying things in life, but learning to listen to your cough can sometimes ...