Some people continue coughing after they recover from a common respiratory infection. Doctors explain why a cough can last ...

Have a cough that won’t seem to go away? Has it lasted longer than eight weeks? You should go to your doctor. Any cough lasting more than eight weeks is considered chronic and is not likely to go away ...

Coughing is a natural defense mechanism that enables secretions produced in the bronchial tract and tree to be cleared to eliminate any inhaled foreign particles that may be physical or biochemical.

Q: I have developed an episodic but chronic cough. My wife thought it could be due to my acid reflux. Is that a real thing? A: We cough to protect our airway or because something irritates the airway.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most cases are benign and resolve spontaneously. The most common causes are post-infectious, asthma or ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . There is a disconnect between cough scientists and the FDA in what represents a meaningful outcome for chronic ...

From December 4 to 6, 2025, the 5th International Cough Conference (ICC) was successfully held in Guangzhou, China. This event focused on the theme of “refractory chronic cough,” bringing together ...