When we think about heart problems, a cough is not usually the first symptom that comes to mind. But for people dealing with congestive heart failure (CHF), a persistent cough can be a surprising ...
Treatments for a wet cough can depend on the cause, which may include the common cold, viral or bacterial respiratory infections, chronic lung conditions, allergies, or congestive heart failure.
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a "highly contagious acute respiratory illness" that starts with mild symptoms, Goldstein said. Infected individuals later develop a severe cough that can ...