Q: I have developed an episodic but chronic cough. My wife thought it could be due to my acid reflux. Is that a real thing? A: We cough to protect our airway or because something irritates the airway.

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 ...

Newswatch 16's Justin Gick spoke with a pulmonologist about the signs and symptoms of COPD and when to see a doctor.

Knowledge gaps about refractory chronic cough and its epidemiology persist among health care providers, indicating a need for ...

Dear Eric: I am in my 70s, and for the last couple of decades I have had occasional coughing fits that are triggered by talking too long and/or too loudly. When these fits happen, I literally can’t ...

When an unstoppable cough disrupts your daily routine, finding relief becomes a top priority. Medical experts have identified various triggers for these persistent coughs, ranging from common ...

Are you an adult 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 different ...

A dry cough doesn't produce mucus or phlegm, unlike a wet (productive) cough. A tickling or scratchy sensation in the throat prompts a cough. A natural reflex, it helps protect your airways and lungs ...

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have been suffering from a bad cold for a couple of weeks now. I still have had to work and go about my life. I had taken several COVID-19 tests — and every other test that the ...