As soon as we have a cough, we start taking any cough syrup or home remedy without knowing its type. In fact, not every cough ...

So your cold's long gone, but have you now been left with a lingering cough that is keeping everyone awake and annoying colleagues? New US research shows the average time for a cough to last after a ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old female in excellent health, and I have a very healthy diet and fitness regimen. But I have had a persistent dry cough for 20 or so years. After seeing many doctors, ...

Distinguishing Between Wet and Dry Coughs When we experience a cough, it's common to reach for any available syrup or home remedy without considering the type of cough we have. It's important to ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a dry cough that's been going on for about 13-14 years. I'm a healthy 62-year-old and read that it is called "cough variant asthma." I would like to know more about this but ...

When it comes to respiratory health, a cough serves as the body’s primary alert system, protecting airways from harmful substances and clearing unwanted material. Yet for millions of Americans, this ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I also have a dry cough that’s been going on for about 13-14 years. I’m a healthy 62-year-old and read that it is called “cough variant asthma.” I would like to know more about this ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most cases are benign and resolve spontaneously. The most common causes are post-infectious, asthma or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A cough can feel like a particularly annoying symptom to deal with, especially if it’s keeping you awake at night or lingering for ...