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 ...

Persistent cough indicates that your body needs attention, often flagging irritated airways or hidden issues in both kids and adults. Lasting over 3-4 weeks, it's your lungs' way of clearing threats ...

Experts report that a chronic cough lasting at least 8 weeks disproportionately affects women, with prevalence increasing ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Ten to 15 years ago, I had to constantly clear my throat and it was driving me and everybody around me nuts. You had written a column about chronic throat-clearing. In the article, you ...

When it comes to respiratory health, a cough serves as the body’s primary alert system, protecting airways from harmful substances and clearing unwanted material. Yet for millions of Americans, this ...

Dear Eric: I am in my 70s, and for the last couple of decades I have had occasional coughing fits that are triggered by talking too long and/or too loudly. When these fits happen, I literally can’t ...

Mrs. A’s case illustrates the challenge presented by chronic cough, as she was presumptively treated for the more usual causes (i.e., postnasal drip, GERD, asthma, and allergic rhinitis), with no ...

The dry air quality aggravates throat dryness and makes it persistent. The cold air helps viral infections and prolongs your ...

Ignoring a chronic cough can lead to numerous complications. In particular, chronic coughing can result in pain in your throat, muscle pain in your chest, headaches, lack of sleep, and feelings of ...