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

Managing mucus from COPD involves strategies that can help loosen mucus and clear it from your airway, such as staying ...

A novel test that looks at mucus proteins may help assess the health of the lungs in people with COPD, according to a new study.

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with ...

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Winter coughs are common and usually harmless, caused by dry air, viral infections, cold exposure, or indoor allergens.

Often, other factors are also at play. "Please see a doctor," says Green, "if your cough lasts more than seven to 10 days, ...

Inhaling poor quality air during the winter months can increase the risk of respiratory infections, warns Dr Harish Chafle. Read on to know what precautions you can take to stay cautious and protect ...

Had a chance to navigate the cough and cold aisle of your pharmacy? Good luck getting what you're looking for. And even if you do, it may very well not work. Have you shopped for cough medicine ...

Most of us instinctively link a lingering dry cough to a cold, seasonal allergies or a change in weather. But during days when air quality dips sharply, that constant irritation in your throat may ...

A specialist has discovered a simple method to eliminate a child's nighttime cough by incorporating just one ingredient into warm water - and chances are it's already sitting in your kitchen cupboard.