That persistent tickle in your throat doesn't usually mean you're still sick. Here’s why cold symptoms can stick around after our bodies have fought off the illness.

A tickle in the throat is often caused by viral infections, like strep throat, cold, and flu. Acid reflux, allergies, and asthma can also cause a tickle in the throat along with coughing. If you ...

So next time a tickle in your tonsils sends your throat into spasms and your friends rushing to your aid, remember, a hardy coughing fit is your body's way of protecting you from worse ailments.

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am 74 and in very good health. I’m active and walk twice daily. Maybe a few times a day I get a tickle in my throat that causes me to cough a few times. If I suck on a hard ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I had a quick cough, just a tickle. Do I have to apologize to the people around me? I didn’t do it intentionally. Same with a sneeze.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a family member who has done well for herself. She and her partner are in their early 50s and never ...

Within one to two weeks, the cough becomes more intense — harsh, violent fits that leave you gasping for air. Sometimes, a ...

This can result in an array of symptoms including a blocked nose, tickly cough, as well as worsening respiratory issues like asthma.

During a morning-long conversation, Tickle is regularly interrupted by a nagging, sometimes racking, cough that alternates with her signature laugh. “This is part of it,” she says matter-of ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 74 and in very good health. I'm active and walk twice daily. Maybe a few times a day I get a tickle in my throat that causes me to cough a few times. If I suck on a hard candy ...