Klein is a contributor for TIME. Klein is a contributor for TIME. No one wants to be the person who can’t stop coughing. Not only is it uncomfortable on your throat, but it also draws angry stares ...

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 ...

A dry cough does not produce mucus or phlegm from the airways. It is a common early symptom of SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that causes COVID-19. A person with a dry cough may experience a dry, ...

Dry cough occurs when the airways are irritated or inflamed typically from something like allergies. Most things that cause dry cough, like allergies, acid reflux, or smoking, won't cause a fever.

There are all kinds of ways to have a cough, none of them fun. But whether your wet cough is gross or your dry cough has become painful, know that a cough is your body’s way of protecting itself, ...

A morning cough may occur due to an illness or another health condition, such as allergies or asthma. But if the cough lingers, you may need medical treatment. Coughing is your body’s way of clearing ...

A cough, while common, can signal various underlying conditions ranging from minor irritations to serious health concerns. Dr. Fady Youssef, a board-certified pulmonologist, explains that ...

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 ...

Jessica is a former writer and editor at Forbes Health with over a decade of experience in both lifestyle and clinical health topics. Before Forbes Health, Jessica was an editor for Healthline Media, ...

A lot of us have a cough now, right? Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go away. You may be popping cough drops like it’s your job, or maybe you’ve ...