Whooping cough has been on the rise in the U.S. for years—and cases are continuing to soar in 2025. Meanwhile, fewer Americans are getting vaccinated against it. Here’s what to know about the ongoing ...

Although you can’t physically cough up a lung, you can cough hard enough to sustain injuries, such as cracking your ribs or rupturing your diaphragm. After a long coughing fit, you might joke about it ...

It is not unusual to cough up phlegm with a common cold. However, it can also indicate a different, sometimes serious, underlying condition such as stomach acid reflux, lung disease, or heart disease.

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 ...