Infections happen year-round, but peak whooping cough season lasts from late summer through fall. Pertussis is a cyclical disease, meaning it might spread widely through a community and then disappear ...
A cough lasting over eight weeks, known as a chronic cough, signals potential underlying issues like asthma, reflux, or heart ...
Dr. Albert Polito, the director of the Lung Center at the Mercy Medical Center, explained the signs that could mean a cough ...
Heading into the holidays, what are the symptoms to watch for, who is most at risk for whooping cough and who needs to get ...
Pertussis cases are on the rise with Kentucky reporting its third infant death in 2025. Here's what to know about the ...
When someone has whooping cough, the sound can be unmistakable: A deep, gasping "whoop" as they struggle to catch their breath between fits of coughing. Now, this once-rare illness, also known as ...
Klein is a contributor for TIME. Klein is a contributor for TIME. No one wants to be the person who can’t stop coughing. Not only is it uncomfortable on your throat, but it also draws angry stares ...
While there's no official "magic number," too many cough drops can cause damage. Dealing with constant coughing is both annoying and agonizing because let's face it: Getting a restful night’s sleep is ...
Kentucky is experiencing a surge in whooping cough, with state officials confirming 566 cases so far this season — the most ...
Jessica is a former writer and editor at Forbes Health with over a decade of experience in both lifestyle and clinical health topics. Before Forbes Health, Jessica was an editor for Healthline Media, ...
Got a cough you can’t seem to shake? Lemon and honey for cough relief may be just the natural remedy you need. And if you’re not a fan of syrupy cough suppressants, the subtly sweet-and-tart flavor ...