A persistent cough can be a sign of a more serious illness, which is why it's important to get it checked by a doctor.

A cough can be irritating at any time of day or night. It disrupts your daily routine and the precious hours of sleep you get ...

FOR most, mention of the Black Death probably conjures up medieval images of people dying horrifically in the street. Caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, the bubonic plague has killed ...

Persistent coughing affects millions of Americans each year, ranging from mild irritations to indicators of serious health ...

While coughing serves as one of the body's natural defense mechanisms, distinguishing between a common viral infection and a ...

Is there a new illness that’s causing lingering coughs? When should you see a doctor for a cough that’s hanging around? We ...

“If your cough is not getting better after a week, it is a good idea to check in with your doctor,” says Eric Ascher, D.O., family medicine physician at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital. But if your ...

Two of the most common causes of a post-infectious cough include postnasal drip, when mucus drains into your ... and certain types of blood pressure drugs called ACE inhibitors, among other ...