If you’ve ever fought a cold or infection in the past, chances are you’ve had the not-so-pleasant experience of coughing up ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Causes of a chronic cough, which persists for more than eight weeks, include air pollution, asthma or allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

There are two types of cough: productive and nonproductive. A productive cough produces phlegm or mucus, clearing it from the lungs. A nonproductive cough, known as a dry cough, doesn’t produce ...

Are you an adult who is suffering from a long-standing cough that does not produce phlegm and stops as soon as you fall asleep? Has your cough failed to improve despite being treated with ...

"A dry cough means it’s tickly and doesn’t produce any mucus or phlegm. Whereas a chesty cough produces mucus to help clear your airways. "These coughs are rarely a sign of anything serious ...

Other red flag signs you should book an urgent GP appointment or call NHS 111, according to the pharmacist, include: Unfortunately there’s no quick fix for a cough, so your best bet is to rest up, ...