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 ...

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

Children are more vulnerable than adults to the effects of cold weather. The Head Start Early Childhood Learning and ...

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.

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

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

The flu can be easily spread and is more contagious during the first five days of symptoms. To help prevent the spread of flu, wash your hands often with warm, soapy water, cover your mouth and nose ...