A lingering cough after a cold is common as the body continues to recover Here are possible reasons it might persist ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may be able to stop a coughing fit by avoiding irritants, drinking plenty of fluids, ...

About 4% to 10% of the adult population experiences chronic cough — a cough lasting eight weeks or more, or at least four weeks for children. A chronic cough doesn't call for immediate medical ...

Chronic coughs can be "symptomatic," meaning they have an underlying cause, or "refractory," meaning they continue despite recommended treatment. Mucus produced from a wet cough can be clear ...

When heart failure occurs, the heart can't pump enough blood around the body, resulting in fluid retention, as it builds up ...