Understanding the difference between pollution-related irritation, a viral infection and a more serious respiratory illness ...

(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 ...

Common causes of a chronic cough include postnasal drip, asthma, and acid reflux due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). A post-infectious cough can also be chronic after an infection goes away ...

The management of chronic cough is described in evidence-based guidelines that appear to be effective for diagnosing and treating the many underlying causes of chronic cough. However, the management ...

A subacute cough is a type of cough that persists for 3 to 8 weeks. It falls between an acute cough, which lasts less than 3 weeks, and a chronic cough, which lasts more than 8 weeks. A cough ...

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 ...

It may be possible to experience negative symptoms, including gastrointestinal upset, from having too many cough drops. However, you are unlikely to consume an amount that would cause serious harm.