Coughing is enough of a nuisance when it doesn’t impact your sleep, so it’s arguably even more frustrating when you can’t figure out how to stop coughing at night (especially when it seems to worsen ...

Once you understand what's behind your cough, choosing the right treatment becomes much easier.

A cough is actually a good thing. Its your bodys way of clearing your airways in response to an irritant.But a cough can also keep you up all night and make you generally miserable and sometimes it ...

Cough drops are a popular remedy for soothing sore throats and calming coughs. They are widely available over the counter and often used by people seeking quick relief from throat irritation. However, ...

"Coughing is a symptom rather than a diagnosis," says Philip Chen, MD, otolaryngologist at the the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. A 2013 study found the average cough lasts ...

No one wants to be the person who can’t stop coughing. Not only is it uncomfortable on your throat, but it also draws angry stares from others in elevators, subway cars, and restaurants—especially ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, can be particularly dangerous for infants and young children, and its severity cannot be overstated. The disease progresses through three stages: Related story Prepare ...