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.

These are the biggest signs that your cough is getting better according to Dr. Barrantes-Perez: “Symptoms also may not be as ...

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

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 ...

“A productive cough is a cough that produces phlegm,” Dr. Youssef says. But a non-productive cough is more dry, says John M. Coleman III, M.D., a pulmonary and critical care specialist with ...

According to Kohli, UCLA Health and the Mayo Clinic, these symptoms include: shortness of breath, fainting, wheezing, coughing up thick, greenish-yellow phlegm, and ongoing systemic symptoms such ...