A dry cough doesn't produce mucus or phlegm, unlike a wet (productive) cough. A tickling or scratchy sensation in the throat prompts a cough. A natural reflex, it helps protect your airways and lungs ...

Coughs come in many forms, but they generally fall into two categories: wet and dry. Both types have different causes and treatment options, so it’s important to recognize the distinguishing factors ...

A dry cough, also known as an unproductive cough, occurs when the throat becomes irritated but produces no mucus or phlegm. It often lingers after infections such as a cold or the flu. It can also ...

There comes a time each year — it could mid-winter in the brittle cold, when colds and flu are making their rounds, or in the middle of spring, when pollen fills the air — when you just can't stop ...

A persistent dry cough can turn your days into a series of uncomfortable interruptions and make peaceful sleep nearly impossible. Unlike productive coughs that help clear mucus from your airways, dry ...

(BPT) - Cold and flu season is on its way, often marking its arrival with that first throat tickle, before exploding into a hacking cough. Coughing is a natural reaction to an airway irritant, the ...

Parents facing their child’s persistent cough often feel helpless, especially when over-the-counter medications are not recommended for children under 6 years old. Pediatric healthcare professionals ...

Coughing can involve an involuntary reflex that kicks in when your body attempts to remove irritants, or coughing can be done voluntarily. It can be a symptom of illness or due to an obstruction in ...

“A majority of coughs actually resolve with just rest and home remedies,” said Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, an internist at the Emory Clinic in Atlanta. “So that’s the place to start unless there are ...

It’s no accident that the wracking coughs that accompany allergies, colds, and other respiratory problems never seem to go away. Coughing is the body’s way of removing irritating substances from the ...