A nonproductive cough, known as a dry cough, doesn’t produce phlegm or mucus. Many things — from allergies to acid reflux — can cause a dry cough. In some cases, there’s no obvious cause.

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.

Learn when your cough needs immediate medical attention and discover proven home remedies for relief, backed by leading pulmonologists in 2025.

Several VERIFY readers have asked us questions about this long-lasting cough, including whether a new illness is causing it and when they should see a doctor. Here are five VERIFIED facts about a ...

“This chest cold has a real junky and persistent ... symptoms, it’s a good idea to test yourself for the flu and COVID. Both are on the rise, and although COVID has more of a dry cough plus ...

Revealing early diagnosis is "crucial", the establishment listed four main symptoms to look out for – persistent shortness of breath, dry cough ... there's currently no treatment that can ...

To other parents ... in people under 50. Symptoms tend to develop gradually and get slowly worse over time. They can include: Shortness of breath A persistent dry cough Tiredness Loss of appetite ...

A persistent dry cough that seems ... and nagging headaches are other common companions of this infection. What makes it particularly deceptive is that these symptoms tend to develop gradually ...

At age 35, in 2017, Fiona developed a persistent dry cough and began feeling breathless ... It made me realise there’s no point worrying about what comes next, because I’ve got to deal with ...

Brits have been given an "urgent" health warning to book a GP appointment if their flu symptoms don't clear up after seven ...