A cough that seemingly won’t quit often may be managed with over-the-counter medications, home remedies and patience. When ...

If you developed a dry cough a few years ago, you may have simply written it off as having a cold. But these days, it’s understandable to be on high alert for a slew of possible illnesses. Do you have ...

Different dry cough medications are available, such as cough suppressants, decongestants, and lozenges. A pharmacist can advise on the most suitable option. Share on Pinterest Barry Chin/The Boston ...

Whooping cough and croup are both contagious respiratory infections. Whooping cough causes a high pitched, gasping cough, while croup causes a barking, seal-like cough. Whooping cough and croup are ...

This horrible-sounding cough often affects young children but can be treated. An acute infection of the larynx (voice box) and the trachea, croup is characterised by a dry, barking cough and laboured ...

Dry cough occurs when the airways are irritated or inflamed typically from something like allergies. Most things that cause dry cough, like allergies, acid reflux, or smoking, won't cause a fever.

Hearing other people coughing and spluttering is one of life's annoyances—but learning to listen to your own could save your life. Splutters come in all shapes, sizes and volumes, and according to Dr ...