Q: I have developed an episodic but chronic cough. My wife thought it could be due to my acid reflux. Is that a real thing? A: We cough to protect our airway or because something irritates the airway.

Back pain from coughing is often caused by muscle strain and resolves on its own; however, you may need to see a healthcare provider to treat both the pain and the cough. When you cough, muscles ...

Have a cough that won’t seem to go away? Has it lasted longer than eight weeks? You should go to your doctor. Any cough lasting more than eight weeks is considered chronic and is not likely to go away ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most cases are benign and resolve spontaneously. The most common causes are post-infectious, asthma or ...

Causes of cough: While an acute cough usually fades within three weeks, a chronic cough can linger for two months or more (Image: Pexels) For many, it’s a fleeting irritation. For others, it’s a daily ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old female in excellent health, and I have a very healthy diet and fitness regimen. But I have had a persistent dry cough for 20 or so years. After seeing many doctors, ...

When pressed, Mr. W admitted to having a “nagging flu.” Specifically, he had been coughing on and off for several months and more recently had become increasingly short of breath. Previously in good ...

Mrs. A’s case illustrates the challenge presented by chronic cough, as she was presumptively treated for the more usual causes (i.e., postnasal drip, GERD, asthma, and allergic rhinitis), with no ...

Chronic cough is any cough that lasts for at least 4 weeks in children and 8 weeks in adults. If you can't stop coughing it could be due to asthma, post-COVID-19, GERD, COPD, and more. Once the ...

MORGANTOWN — Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of pertussis, or ...

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a vaccination-preventable illness that has been on the rise in the United States.