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Two West Virginia University physicians are encouraging people to recognize the early symptoms of whooping cough, so they can ...

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 ...

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Cases of whooping cough are popping up throughout the country and current case counts are nearly three times higher than at this time last year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control ...

Coughing can involve an involuntary reflex that kicks in when your body attempts to remove irritants, or coughing can be done voluntarily. It can be a symptom of illness or due to an obstruction in ...

People may experience a cough and sore throat, but no fever. Causes of this can include a simple irritation, infection, or obstruction in the throat. Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the ...

Bexar County has seen over 200 cases of whooping cough, a respiratory infection that mostly affects children, alongside statewide increases.

Tired of a cough that won't quit? We asked doctors to share the best OTC cough syrups that actually work to calm irritation and support recovery.

The Cherry Hill School district confirmed two cases of Pertussis, better known as whooping cough. Assistant Superintendent Marianne Gaffney stated that the cases occurred at the Joyce Kilmer ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

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 ...