BOISE, Idaho — A concerning health alert from Boise School District was sent to parents regarding cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. BSD sent an email Wednesday, Dec. 18 urging parents ...

"Oh, that's just from smoking." It's easy to dismiss a chronic cough as another problem with cigarettes. But what if it's a sign of the lung disease COPD? Franziska Gabbert/dpa Long-term smokers often ...

Whooping cough is highly preventable, but waning vaccine rates are leading to more outbreaks and even some infant deaths.

However, getting vaccinated for the flu is still your best chance at preventing severe disease. It can also stop you from ...

Chronic cough is among the most common reasons for seeking medical care, with middle-aged women the group most affected. New studies at Uppsala University also show that this condition appears to be a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A cough score was used to determine severity and featured questions from three validated assessments. Poorer ...

When an unstoppable cough disrupts your daily routine, finding relief becomes a top priority. Medical experts have identified various triggers for these persistent coughs, ranging from common ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — If you're struggling with a chronic cough, it may be linked to several illnesses that are on the rise, according to public health providers. One significant concern is pertussis, ...

Discover why coughs worsen at night and improve your sleep by trying expert tips like elevating your head at night, staying hydrated, and using cough drops.

Over the last few years, the U.S. has experienced a troubling resurgence of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

Severe coughing can lead to rare complications such as a haemothorax, as shown in a case study led by Dr Constantin Maier-Stocker from the Regensburg University Hospital in Regensburg, Germany. A ...

Winter tends to be peak season for respiratory viruses, and this year is no different in the United States. People are getting sick with acute respiratory illnesses and visiting health care providers ...