(Reuters Health) - Croup, a common upper respiratory tract infection in young children under age 6, can become severe and require hospitalization, doctors say in a new patient resource published in ...

CACHE COUNTY, Utah — The local health department is urging residents in the Cache Valley to be aware of the signs of whooping cough as an outbreak was detected in one area. The outbreak was found in ...

A dry cough can have many causes, from allergies to viruses. Home remedies and medications may help provide relief. Drinking plenty of water and avoiding allergens or environmental irritants can also ...

Yakima Health District is monitoring the spread of whooping cough after three new cases were documented in Yakima County in the past week. Health district officials recommend community members update ...

Coughing is your body’s natural response when something is irritating your airways or your throat. And a cough from a cold or the flu will often go away on its own without any treatment. But in the ...

Acute coughs are often caused by a minor illness and go away within a few weeks, while chronic coughs may be a symptom of something more serious. A cough is a reflex that your body uses to clear your ...

There are several reasons why a cough may stay with you. The explanation could be as simple as allergies or a lingering infection, but it could also be more serious. It’s important to get to the ...