Once the cough develops, whooping cough is often worse at night and can be severe enough to cause vomiting. RSV more commonly causes shortness of breath and wheezing rather than prolonged coughing ...

A cough can persist even after a cold has passed, and it is sometimes caused by respiratory tract sensitivity, post-nasal ...

A devastating respiratory infection once thought to be primarily a childhood concern is making an alarming comeback among adults, catching the medical community and patients completely off guard.

TICKLY, dry, night-time and with wheezing – coughs come in all shapes and forms, and sometimes they are chronic. But did you know they all have different causes? And it’s not just viruses and bugs ...

Understand why antibiotics may fail to clear a persistent cough after infection. Learn causes, symptoms, and tips for ...

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 ...

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 ...

An area of the brain that contributes to cough suppression was found to be smaller in volume in adults with chronic cough than those without, demonstrating a possible connection between brain ...

Whooping cough, medically known as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that affects the airways. It gets its common name from the “whoop” sound that some infected children make when ...