One poster said she was diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia — also known as "walking pneumonia" — but that generally causes milder symptoms Reports of a mysterious virus that’s causing high fevers and ...

Spotting blood in your cough can feel terrifying, and with good reason. Medically known as haemoptysis, coughing up blood can signal anything from a stubborn infection to a life-threatening lung ...

The moment you notice blood in your cough, your world can suddenly feel like it’s spinning out of control. That metallic taste in your mouth and the frightening sight of red-tinged sputum can trigger ...

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

Bronchitis may cause you to cough up blood, known as hemoptysis. Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, or airways, that usually happens due to an infection or breathing in irritants like ...

Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a bacterial respiratory infection. Initial symptoms resemble a cold but progress to intense coughing fits that can last for weeks. If infected, young babies are at ...