A persistent cough can be a sign of a more serious illness, which is why it's important to get it checked by a doctor.

Variations of the claim that coughing during a heart attack can increase survival chances likely go back to a message circulating in June 1999 (seen in Snopes' prior reporting) and attributed to ...

Medications like Vicks Vapo-Rub or topical menthol ointment may also provide symptomatic relief, says Dr. Adalja. In adults ...

Take a slow, deep breath through your nose ... In adults and children age 2 and older, use it only on the neck and chest to ease coughing during a cold, per the Mayo Clinic.

The chest discomfort is often worsened by coughing or deep breathing. Pneumonia is a serious condition that requires proper ...

When people think about heart problems, they often imagine symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath. However, a ...

Is there a new illness that’s causing lingering coughs? When should you see a doctor for a cough that’s hanging around? We ...

A chest infection will be distinguishable ... or pain when you take in a deep breath Coughing up blood or a pink/red phlegm.

“If your cough is not getting better after a week, it is a good idea to check in with your doctor,” says Eric Ascher, D.O., family medicine physician at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital. But if your ...

The symptom of pleuritis that you may experience is severe, often sharp, stabbing pain in a specific area or areas of your chest. The pain, which is called pleurisy, is made worse when you take a deep ...