If you developed a dry cough a few years ago, you may have simply written it off as having a cold. But these days, it’s understandable to be on high alert for a slew of possible illnesses. Do you have ...

With cold and flu season come chronic sniffles, but what about that persistent cough that you just can’t shake? New Yorkers have recently reported an unusually dry cough that seems to not be ...

Air pollution doesn't “cause” every cold, but it increases the chance that a virus will turn into a nasty cough, wheeze or ...

Background and Objective: Airway clearance is essential for maintaining patency in critically ill patients and relies on the mucociliary escalator, expiratory flow, and cough strength. A weak cough ...

If you have a difficult time breathing or if you suffer from a dry and persistent cough, you may be suffering from interstitial lung disease.

I have contemplated this issue on a personal level this year. My son recently completed his first T-ball season which began in a cooler-than-usual spring. He is an athletic 6-year-old with seasonal ...

The sound of cough is a common occurrence at any clinic or hospital. From a fleeting tickle in the throat to the relentless hack that deprives you of good sleep, cough is a common problem, mainly in ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I also have a dry cough that’s been going on for about 13-14 years. I’m a healthy 62-year-old and read that it is called “cough variant asthma.” I would like to know more about this ...

As winter approaches, natural home remedies like tulsi, honey, mulethi, and cinnamon offer effective relief for coughs and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have a dry cough that's been going on for about 13-14 years. I'm a healthy 62-year-old and read that it is called "cough variant asthma." I would like to know more about this but ...