Coughs that are caused by respiratory illnesses usually last less than 3 weeks. Learn how long coughs last for different conditions and when to see a doctor.

There are many reasons why a person might cough up phlegm without feeling sick. Possible causes range from allergies to acid reflux. Learn more here.

People with chronic or long-lasting bronchitis may find that phlegm has flecks of red where blood has entered the sputum, according to a 2023 review. The color of the phlegm may change due to a ...

People who experienced severe long COVID had two stand-out symptoms: Persistent cough and a lot of sputum within the year after being hospitalized for their initial infection, according to a new ...

A long-lasting cough can be caused by several factors. Doctors have noticed prolonged periods of infections and an increase in the frequency of illness. This is especially seen in lower and upper ...

Phlegm can lead to congestion, coughing, and breathing problems. We spoke to medical experts on the causes, symptoms, and treatments of phlegm.

Coughs that last a long time this winter may be the result of people picking up one infection after another, a GP expert has said. Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chairwoman of the Royal College of ...

How Long Does a Cough Last After COVID? Research has shown that a cough can last longer than four weeks and up to six months in some people after COVID. How long a lingering cough persists can ...

Experts urged people to heat their homes to 18C and seek help for coughs lasting longer than three weeks, or four weeks after Covid.

Coughs that last a long time this winter may be the result of people picking up one infection after another, a GP expert has said.