Coughing is one of the body's defense mechanisms of getting rid of phlegm, mucus, sputum, postnasal drip, or a foreign body.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by bacteria called Bordetella pertussis.

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

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be behind us, but the end of lockdown has left another illness on the rise: ...

She explains: “A cough is a reflex action which can cause a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs. The most common types of coughs are a dry cough and a chesty cough, each feeling ...

Ahmedabad has reported yet another case of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) after a 4-year-old child from Krishnanagar tested ...

Bronchitis typically begins with a dry cough ... However, the cough itself can persist for a long time. Dr. Woods emphasized the importance of obtaining a proper diagnosis and treatment to aid ...

Both HMPV and COVID-19 are respiratory illnesses, their differences in severity, systemic impact, and prevention strategies ...

During cold and flu season, it can be challenging to differentiate illnesses like the common cold, flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and norovirus.

Saline nasal drops also help flush out mucous and inflammatory mediators, which can improve cold symptoms and give the immune ...

Most of us will catch the common cold at least eight times this year. These are the home remedies experts swear by.

A fresh case of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) has been confirmed in Puducherry, involving a child, as announced by a se ...