Coughs and colds are rife this time of year, but how can you tell when they might be a sign of something more serious, like pneumonia? Recognising the difference between an ordinary cough and a ...

When you get stuffy and come down with a nasty cough, you might assume the culprit is the common cold. Feeling seriously unwell could point you in the direction of the flu, COVID-19, or RSV ...

Different types of coughs and accompanying symptoms might give an indication of what might be causing it.

Often, other factors are also at play. "Please see a doctor," says Green, "if your cough lasts more than seven to 10 days, ...

Much like a nasty cold or flu, this year’s cold and flu season is lingering, with impacts expected for a few more months in the U.S. People may fall ill as late as May and new data from the Centers ...

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 ...

Respiratory illness season has brought with it the usual concerns about the flu and COVID-19. But there’s another highly infectious disease to have on your radar this year: whooping cough, also known ...

The best way to prevent sickness is to take preventative measures including staying up-to-date on vaccinations and frequent hand washing, experts say. Do you have a cough? Maybe it’s COVID? Perhaps it ...

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