Coughing just sucks. Whether it’s a repetitive, dry barking cough or a deep, wet hacking, coughs are one of the worst symptoms of being sick. Unfortunately, antibiotics won't treat coughs themselves, ...

The "best" cough medicine is ultimately based on the type of cough you have, as well as evaluation of possible side effects. The three main types of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines adults can use to ...

Whopping cough cases in the United States reached levels in 2025 far higher than before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. But social media posts recommending hydrogen peroxide as a remedy are ...

Tired of that lingering cough? This surprising option may do the trick.

A survey of Scripps Health clinicians reveals that specialty and personal risk assessment of side effects drive the chronic cough treatment gap.

Q: I’ve been seeing a lot of news stories about whooping cough. Is there really another illness that we need worry about? What is whooping cough, and how do you get it? What is the treatment? I ...

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 ...

A highly contagious respiratory illness is on the rise in the United States this year. Cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have surged to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, according to the ...

Dear Doctors: I've been seeing a lot of news stories about whooping cough. Is there really another illness that we need to worry about? What is whooping cough, and how do you get it? What is the ...