Coughs are notoriously difficult to get rid of, and unfortunately, no magic pill can make them disappear overnight. That’s ...

Coughing is one of the body’s most essential protective reflexes, designed to remove foreign irritants like dust, bacteria, and viruses from the airways. While it serves a critical role in keeping us ...

As winter viruses hit, the air fills with coughs. We dive into the science to determine if expensive OTC syrups are worth the ...

Cough drops are available over the counter, but they can be packed with sugar and contain ingredients with potentially ...

Dear Doctors: I caught a cold and was sick for about a week. There wasn’t anything unusual about it except that now I have a dry cough that won’t go away. It gets triggered by cold air and gets worse ...

A warm homemade mixture of honey and lemon can have just the same soothing effect for dry coughs as many over-the-counter ...

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 ...

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 ...

Codeine-based cough syrups are prescription medicines used to suppress severe coughs, but misuse and illegal trade have ...

Whooping cough is making a dangerous comeback. Learn how to spot the early signs, protect yourself and your family, and why ...

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