NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WECT) - A case of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, has been confirmed at Castle Hayne Elementary School, the New Hanover County Health Department announced ...

Chronic coughing is a common symptom of lung cancer. If you have a chronic cough and don't know why, see your doctor. (Photo Credit: E+/Getty Images) A cough that never goes away or gets worse over ...

The management of chronic cough is described in evidence-based guidelines that appear to be effective for diagnosing and treating the many underlying causes of chronic cough. However, the management ...

The Delaware Division of Public Health is investigating a rise in cases of pertussis in New Castle County. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a respiratory illness that can lead to ...

Acute coughs are often caused by a minor illness and go away within a few weeks, while chronic coughs may be a symptom of something more serious. A cough is a reflex that your body uses to clear your ...

Coughing can involve an involuntary reflex that kicks in when your body attempts to remove irritants, or coughing can be done voluntarily. It can be a symptom of illness or due to an obstruction in ...

Coughing, from throat clearing to a wheezing cough to full-on hacking, may be voluntary or involuntary, short term or long-lasting. Coughing is the sudden expulsion of air from the lungs through the ...