As many Brits are falling ill with seasonal illnesses a doctor revealed how to tell what is causing your cough ...

A pneumonia cough may sound deeper or louder than other coughs, and you may notice dryness or phlegm. But it also depends on ...

Having a cough can be annoying and uncomfortable. But not all coughs are created equal. A wet or productive cough brings up mucus ... A dry cough but no fever can be caused by conditions including ...

The mucus will usually clear on its own as you get over an infection. If you have phlegm and no signs ... The cough is typically accompanied by other symptoms, like fever, chills, sore throat ...

But the remnants of a cold isn't the only cause of a dry cough, which can create a frustrating tickly sensation at the back ...

He cautioned that a persistent ... if your cough is caused by a cold or flu it could be accompanied by yellow phlegm, as well as: Headaches Muscle aches Sneezing Increased temperature/fever.

She added: "It is important to remember not every persistent cough, along with fever, is Covid-19. "A cough that usually has mucus and lasts ... meaning the bug can no longer be killed effectively ...