Once you understand what's behind your cough, choosing the right treatment becomes much easier.

The name whooping cough might conjure up images of disease spreading in Victorian England but the illness can strike thousands of people during outbreaks, which occur every three to five years. Surges ...

Experts reveal that pricey cough syrups may not be any more effective than homemade honey and lemon when it comes to soothing ...

Coughs will usually clear up on their own within three to four weeks, but persistent coughing can be irritating. There are a number of over-the-counter medicines that can help to ease the symptoms.

Digitized behavioral cough suppression therapy is a safe, highly effective, and accessible alternative to drugs for chronic cough, said Laurie Slovarp, PhD. Digitized behavioral cough suppression ...

Some people continue coughing after they recover from a common respiratory infection. Doctors explain why a cough can last ...

Whopping cough cases in the United States reached levels in 2025 far higher than before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. But social media posts recommending hydrogen peroxide as a remedy are ...

IPF-associated cough affects up to 80% of patients with IPF, substantially impairing their quality of life; consequently, ...

From December 4 to 6, 2025, the 5th International Cough Conference (ICC) was successfully held in Guangzhou, China. This event focused on the theme of “refractory chronic cough,” bringing together ...

Habit cough is a functional disorder because its persistence is not the result of physical symptoms. Because many physicians do not consider psychological triggers of physical symptoms early in the ...

Chronic cough, defined as a cough lasting at least 8 weeks, affects approximately 5% of the European population, particularly older adults and individuals with a history of smoking. In some cases, ...

Merck's application did not meet substantial evidence of effectiveness for chronic cough. The FDA has already received FDA rejection for gefapixant application in January 2022. Get 5 ‘Hidden Gem’ ...