A pharmacist shares what you need to know about whooping cough this winter. Most of us don’t think twice about a persistent ...

With cold and flu season come chronic sniffles, but what about that persistent cough that you just can’t shake? New Yorkers have recently reported an unusually dry cough that seems to not be ...

Pet owners should be aware of the signs of a respiratory infection in dogs that may cause a 'hacking cough'. The highly contagious illness is not typically serious, but it can lead to pneumonia in ...

Whooping cough (pertussis) infections continue to rise in the U.S., with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimating more than 17,600 cases as of Oct. 5. That’s more than a 340% ...

Are you protected from whooping cough? Anyone can be infected by this contagious bug. Do you know enough to stay safe?

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 ...

Whooping cough and croup are both contagious respiratory infections. Whooping cough causes a high pitched, gasping cough, while croup causes a barking, seal-like cough. Whooping cough and croup are ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways A "cardiac cough" can happen if heart failure causes fluid buildup in the lungs.A wet, persistent cough with pink or frothy mucus may mean ...