A cough is not a disease in itself, but a sign of irritation in the body.

A dry cough doesn't produce mucus or phlegm, unlike a wet (productive) cough. A tickling or scratchy sensation in the throat prompts a cough. A natural reflex, it helps protect your airways and lungs ...

Dry heaving, or retching, is a sensation involving gagging and forceful, vomiting-like contractions. Older adults may experience dry heaving for various reasons. Dry heaving differs from vomiting in ...

Older adults may experience dry heaving alone or in addition to vomiting due to various lifestyle factors or medical conditions. Dry heaving is a physical reaction that feels like vomiting with one ...