When pressed, Mr. W admitted to having a “nagging flu.” Specifically, he had been coughing on and off for several months and more recently had become increasingly short of breath. Previously in good ...

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 is the same—it can be a wet or dry cough. The type of cough makes it ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Ten to 15 years ago, I had to constantly clear my throat and it was driving me and everybody around me nuts. You had written a column about chronic throat-clearing. In the article, you ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WPVI) -- A cough is supposed to protect the lungs and windpipe from irritants. But coughs that go on and on can be annoying - or signs of bigger problems. Chronic coughs can have ...

4. Discussion Sarcoidosis can be a cause of chronic cough, but its atypical presentation makes it hard to diagnose. Mrs. A’s case illustrates the challenge presented by chronic cough, as she was ...

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 ...

The management of chronic cough is described in evidence-based guidelines that appear to be effective for diagnosing and treating the many underlying causes of chronic cough. However, the management ...

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, ...

The respiratory illness, which typically lasts from winter through spring, can cause symptoms including cough, shortness of ...

Toddlers most often cough when the lining of their windpipe becomes irritated, which commonly happens when they are sick and fighting off an illness. While coughing can sometimes be helpful—removing ...

Are you an adult suffering from a long-standing cough that does not produce phlegm and stops as soon as you fall asleep? Has your cough failed to improve despite being treated with different ...

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