Boots Superintendent Pharmacist Claire Nevinson says most coughs can usually be managed at home but there are times it is ...

One potential symptom of congestive heart failure is a cardiac cough. This may occur because of fluid building up in the lungs, and it may be a sign that the condition is worsening. Share on ...

Other studies find it's better than no treatment at all for kids, but not better than dextromethorphan (a common ingredient in cough medicines). There's also research that finds limited benefit at all ...

Scientists at EMBL discovered that Dextromethorphan, found in common cough syrups, shows promise in treating lung fibrosis. Research highlights this ingredient's potential against the life ...

which is also known as whooping cough, or a bacterium known as mycoplasma may also be behind some lingering coughs, Theodore Strange, M.D., a physician and associate professor of medicine at ...

The easy-to-make mixture requires just seven ingredients, she promises that drinking it daily can shorten illnesses from the flu, a cold, a sinus infection or just about any respiratory illness.

There’s also something called a subacute cough, which can last from three to eight weeks, says Jairo Barrantes-Perez, M.D., assistant professor of pulmonary medicine at Baylor College of Medicine.

Alternatively, the NHS advises the following to combat a cough: Paracetamol or ibuprofen to treat any pain Hot lemon and honey (not suitable for babies under one) A herbal medicine called ...

Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a contagious respiratory illness, but it is preventable with a common vaccine. For many, it can start with symptoms similar to the common cold ...

Further research will refine the drug and explore its mechanism. EMBL scientists uncover potential use of an FDA-approved over-the-counter cough syrup ingredient to treat fibrotic lung disease. A ...

READ MORE: Whooping cough cases are the highest they’ve been in a decade Dr. Shelly Martin, a pediatrician with WVU Medicine Southgate Medical Complex, said whooping cough can evolve dramatically. So, ...