Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A cough lasting more than three weeks should be checked by a GP. (Getty Images) An irritating cough that lingers for days – or ...

Whooping cough, medically known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the airways. It gets ...

During winter, many people start coughing more—especially early in the morning or late at night. Most assume it’s simply due to cold weather, but doctors say a persistent morning cough can also signal ...