Coughing is one of the body's defense mechanisms of getting rid of phlegm, mucus, sputum, postnasal drip, or a foreign body.

Boots Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson says most coughs can usually be managed at home but there are times it is ...

Residents in the Tri-State area experiencing a persistent cough may be dealing with bronchitis, a common illness that often follows a cold or flu.

A baby's cough can range in cause and severity. Recognizing the factors that differentiate between a minor cough that is ...

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

As the flu season goes into overdrive, how do you know if you have the viral infection or another of the nasty diseases that ...

Influenza is high across the country, and Indiana is among the states affected. Here's what we know about how long flu lasts, ...

Chowdhury's first suggestion was to make some water warm, add salt and gargle it in the back of your throat. "This helps ...

Ahmedabad has reported yet another case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after a 4-year-old child from Krishnanagar tested ...

Asthma symptoms are often worse during cold and dry weather. That is why medical professionals say it’s important to consider ...

A man arrested for making “threatening gestures” outside a hostel coughed and spat at gardaí, telling them: “I have TB, ...

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