Mucus is a normal part of the lungs. But smoking and other issues can cause too much mucus to collect there. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Your body makes about a liter (approximately 1 ...

A morning cough may occur due to an illness or another health condition, such as allergies or asthma. But if the cough lingers, you may need medical treatment. Coughing is your body’s way of ...

People may experience a cough and sore throat, but no fever. Causes of this can include a simple irritation, infection, or obstruction in the throat. Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear ...

A wet, or productive, cough is a cough that brings up fluid, such as phlegm. It can indicate a respiratory infection, congestive heart failure, and other conditions. In some cases, the type of ...

Nearly 5,000 people in the UK have suffered whooping cough this year - but the earliest symptoms mirror that of a common cold. Although the disease can affect people at any age, eight babies have ...

Coughing is the body’s natural way of clearing the airways of irritants. Excess mucus in the airways from a cold or allergies may move around when you breathe deeply, resulting in a tickling ...

There have been nearly 5,000 cases of whooping cough reported this year in the U.S. , according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That’s nearly three times as many as last ...

Pregnant women and families with young children are being urged to talk to their GP about the whooping cough vaccination, amid a reported rise in cases. Whooping cough (also known as the 100-day ...

Dogs are known for being intelligent creatures, but some owners don't know that they are so clever that they can even fake being sick to get their attention. In a May post shared on TikTok by @ ...

Whooping cough cases have risen sharply in the UK, with doctors warning the infection is "extremely serious" for young babies. Whooping cough is a cyclical infection that normally peaks every ...

Three more babies have died after developing whooping cough in England. Eight infants have died between January and April 2024, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is three ...