As soon as we have a cough, we start taking any cough syrup or home remedy without knowing its type. In fact, not every cough ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old female in excellent health, and I have a very healthy diet and fitness regimen. But I have had a persistent dry cough for 20 or so years. After seeing many doctors, ...

Distinguishing Between Wet and Dry Coughs When we experience a cough, it's common to reach for any available syrup or home remedy without considering the type of cough we have. It's important to ...

When it comes to respiratory health, a cough serves as the body’s primary alert system, protecting airways from harmful substances and clearing unwanted material. Yet for millions of Americans, this ...

So your cold's long gone, but have you now been left with a lingering cough that is keeping everyone awake and annoying colleagues? New US research shows the average time for a cough to last after a ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I also have a dry cough that’s been going on for about 13-14 years. I’m a healthy 62-year-old and read that it is called “cough variant asthma.” I would like to know more about this ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most cases are benign and resolve spontaneously. The most common causes are post-infectious, asthma or ...

Persistent cough indicates that your body needs attention, often flagging irritated airways or hidden issues in both kids and adults. Lasting over 3-4 weeks, it's your lungs' way of clearing threats ...

Clinicians must have a high index of suspicion for pertussis. The CDC has a working definition of pertussis that focuses on the character of the cough: “A cough illness lasting at least two weeks with ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a dry cough that's been going on for about 13-14 years. I'm a healthy 62-year-old and read that it is called "cough variant asthma." I would like to know more about this but ...