Coughing is enough of a nuisance when it doesn’t impact your sleep, so it’s arguably even more frustrating when you can’t figure out how to stop coughing at night (especially when it seems to worsen ...

A dry cough doesn't produce mucus or phlegm, unlike a wet (productive) cough. A tickling or scratchy sensation in the throat prompts a cough. A natural reflex, it helps protect your airways and lungs ...

A dry cough, also known as an unproductive cough, occurs when the throat becomes irritated but produces no mucus or phlegm. It often lingers after infections such as a cold or the flu. It can also ...

There are a few reasons your cough may get worse at night when you're battling a virus. Shawn Nasseri, MD, an otorhinolaryngologist based in Beverly Hills, explained that when you lie down, mucus ...

When you’re overcoming the cold or flu, you can get trapped in a hellish cycle of needing sleep to recover, but losing sleep due to lingering symptoms. Even after your cough has disappeared during the ...

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 ...

(NEXSTAR) — With multiple viruses and even bacteria going around this time of year, there’s a good chance you or someone in your household has fallen victim to illness recently. You may even be among ...

As we approach the season of bugs and viruses, many people may find themselves battling a persistent cough. If you're one of these people, it's time to pay attention, as ITV's Dr Amir Khan has shared ...