Coughing is enough of a nuisance when it doesn’t impact your sleep, so it’s arguably even more frustrating when you can’t figure out how to stop coughing at night (especially when it seems to worsen ...

When it comes to sleep disruptions, it doesn’t get much worse than the dreaded night cough. If coughing is keeping you up at night, you’re probably frustrated, fatigued and wondering how to put a stop ...

Even if it's not accompanied by other symptoms, battling an ongoing cough can be annoying. Whether you’re coughing constantly or just intermittently, it's natural to wonder if experiencing an ongoing ...

Rest is one of the most important ways your body fights off infections.But getting enough sleep can be one of the hardest things to accomplish, especially if you have a cold or flu. You know the ...

"Coughing is a symptom rather than a diagnosis," says Philip Chen, MD, otolaryngologist at the the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. A 2013 study found the average cough lasts ...

Cough drops are a popular remedy for soothing sore throats and calming coughs. They are widely available over the counter and often used by people seeking quick relief from throat irritation. However, ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – A cough that won’t seem to let up can be frustrating, annoying, and sometimes a sign of something more serious. As part of our “Ask the Expert” series, in partnership with ...

This 2016 illustration provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, based on electron microscope imagery, depicts Bordetella pertussis bacteria, which causes whooping cough. It’s highly ...

Whooping cough, or pertussis, can be particularly dangerous for infants and young children, and its severity cannot be overstated. The disease progresses through three stages: Related story Prepare ...