You may commonly notice a wet or dry cough in kids. Coughing is a defensive response that clears the airways of irritants, ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be behind us, but the end of lockdown has left another illness on the rise: ...

The flu can be easily spread and is more contagious during the first five days of symptoms. To help prevent the spread of flu ...

A dry cough can have many causes, from allergies to viruses. Home remedies and medications may help provide relief. Drinking plenty of water and avoiding allergens or environmental irritants can ...

Background: Children presenting with chronic cough are common to the primary care physicians, but data on the etiology are scant. Methods: We evaluated 40 children (age range, 5 to 12 years ...

Whooping cough cases have hit a 10 year high nationwide. Pediatrician Dr. Tanya Altmann shares how to keep families healthy as reports of whooping cough, or pertussis, surge. Cases have increased ...

The CDC said that cases of whooping cause increased across the United States, which indicated a return to more typical ...