With your mask on, sneeze or cough into the crook of your elbow. “That’s the same respiratory etiquette as before COVID-19,” Snyder said. Coughing or sneezing into the inside of your elbow ...

‘Sneeze neurons’ activated by triggers such as pollen or a viral infection send an achoo signal, whereas cough neurons induce a hack. Skip to main content Thank you for visiting nature.com.

With respiratory viruses, including the common cold, it can be hard to tell what’s behind a cough and sneeze, and maybe fever. But there are some signs.

There are two types of cough headaches. Each has a different cause: Primary cough headache: Doctors know that the strain from a cough, sneeze, or laugh causes the headache. But they aren’t sure ...

A lingering cough and sneeze can be bothersome, especially when they persist beyond the typical duration of a cold or flu. While over-the-counter medications can provide relief, ...

Practice proper cough etiquette by covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Wear a face mask, especially for high-risk individuals (such as the elderly, children, ...

For anyone who grows anxious at the sound of a sneeze or a cough these days, Lydia Bourouiba’s research offers little comfort. Bourouiba, a fluid dynamics scientist at MIT, has spent the last ...