Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Coughs are common and usually no cause for concern. Here's how to know when it's time to seek medical advice. (Getty Images) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Part of the reason whooping cough may not be in your everyday lexicon is because cases have dropped precipitously since a vaccine ...

The odds are high you’ve had a cough before in your life, but each time can throw you for a loop. Even though you’ve been through this, it can be hard to know when to see a doctor for a cough and when ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Whooping cough, a serious and sometimes fatal disease, is on the rise ...

Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the lungs and throat, but persistent coughing may indicate more serious issues, including heart health problems. According to a study published in ...

A "cardiac cough" can happen if heart failure causes fluid buildup in the lungs. A wet, persistent cough with pink or frothy mucus may mean heart failure is getting worse. Call your doctor if you have ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — Asthma is the most common cause of chronic cough in children, but it’s important to be aware of other differential diagnoses for those patients who have less common concerns, according ...

For patients with type 2 diabetes, there is an association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use and chronic cough, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in JAMA ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic immune system condition triggered by food allergies, which can cause a host of different symptoms. In some, unmanaged EoE can cause a cough. A cough in ...