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

Winter coughs are common and usually harmless, caused by dry air, viral infections, cold exposure, or indoor allergens.

A lot of us have a cough now, right? Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve ...

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 ...

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, ...

If your cough is keeping you up all night, you’re not alone. Colds, flus, and allergies cause the body to produce excess mucus. When you lie down, that mucus can drip down the back of your throat and ...

A dry cough causes a scratchy throat but doesn't produce mucus. Upper respiratory infections, allergies, and asthma often trigger it. Illnesses like the common cold, COVID, and the flu often cause dry ...

If you developed a dry cough a few years ago, you may have simply written it off as having a cold. But these days, it’s understandable to be on high alert for a slew of possible illnesses. Do you have ...

Jessica is a former writer and editor at Forbes Health with over a decade of experience in both lifestyle and clinical health topics. Before Forbes Health, Jessica was an editor for Healthline Media, ...