Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve ever fought a cold or infection in the past, chances are you’ve had the not-so-pleasant experience of coughing up green ...

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When to worry: Seek medical help if your cough brings blood, causes severe breathlessness, or persists with weight loss, ...

Healthy phlegm is usually clear and runny, but many different health conditions can change the consistency or color. Phlegm, also called sputum, is mucus produced by your lungs that helps protect your ...

For Barb, who has been living with bronchiectasis for nearly 20 years, shortness of breath and an uncontrollable cough were a ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). Neal in Watertown writes, "Why ...

Have you kicked a cold, bout of flu, RSV, or COVID recently—but can’t get rid of the cough? You’re not alone. The symptom can stick around for weeks after our bodies have cleared a virus. Michael ...

Huff coughing, or huffing, is a breathing technique that helps move mucus out of the lungs. It can clear the lungs and help prevent infection in people with conditions such as chronic obstructive ...

Anyone who has dealt with a lingering cough knows how quickly it can take over daily life. It interrupts conversations, disrupts sleep and makes even simple things like eating or drinking ...

Coughs that nag you all day long are bad enough. But when they keep you awake all night, you can feel downright awful. How can you calm down your cough so you can get the sleep you need? You’re in ...

Infections often cause toddlers to cough at night. It may sound like barking or whooping. Caregivers can ensure children get plenty of rest and clear fluids, give them a warm bath or shower before bed ...