Once you understand what's behind your cough, choosing the right treatment becomes much easier.

Dave Marcus's persistent cough turned out to be a sign of lung cancer even though he was a non-smoker. Pictured with his partner, Emelie. (Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation/SWNS) A non-smoker whose ...

Some people continue coughing after they recover from a common respiratory infection. Doctors explain why a cough can last for weeks, masking etiquette and red flags suggesting something more serious.

Most people would not think to link a stubborn cough with their heart. After all, we often blame it on seasonal flu, allergies, a lingering throat infection or worse, pnuemonia. But according to Dr.

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 ...

"Oh, that's just from smoking." It's easy to dismiss a chronic cough as another problem with cigarettes. But what if it's a sign of the lung disease COPD? Franziska Gabbert/dpa Long-term smokers often ...

A persistent cough can be embarrassing, especially if people think you have COVID. Coughing frequently can also make you physically tired, interfere with sleep and trigger urinary incontinence. As a ...

Chronic cough is a persistent and often debilitating condition defined as a cough lasting for more than eight weeks. This syndrome presents a significant clinical challenge worldwide due to its ...

From December 4 to 6, 2025, the 5th International Cough Conference (ICC) was successfully held in Guangzhou, China. This event focused on the theme of “refractory chronic cough,” bringing together ...

MANCHESTER, England & MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalbion, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel medicines to treat cough, announced that the first ...

Chronic cough in children, typically defined as a cough persisting for more than four weeks, remains a significant clinical concern with diverse aetiologies and potential long‐term sequelae. Often a ...

IPF-associated cough affects up to 80% of patients with IPF, substantially impairing their quality of life; consequently, ...