Experts say the key lies in the cough’s symptoms and length. People should go see a doctor if their cough lasts for more than a week or a couple of weeks. “We’re especially concerned when a cough ...

Humidifiers, honey, salt water, and herbs are some natural approaches to managing a dry cough. However, it’s best to see a doctor to identify the cause of a persistent or recurrent cough and determine ...

A dry cough does not produce mucus or phlegm from the airways. It is a common early symptom of SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that causes COVID-19. A person with a dry cough may experience a dry, ...

When you get stuffy and come down with a nasty cough, you might assume the culprit is the common cold. Feeling seriously unwell could point you in the direction of the flu, COVID-19, or RSV ...

Discover effective day and night remedies and OTC treatments to ease your symptoms. Plus, know when to seek medical help.

Though public schools in Fayette County won’t start back until Aug. 16, the health department reports whooping cough is already spreading in Lexington. Kevin Hall, spokesman for the Lexington-Fayette ...

Whooping cough gets its name from its most famous symptom – a "whoop" sound you might make when you gasp for air at the end of a coughing fit. But it doesn't happen in all adults, so it's important to ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Pertussis, also known ...