Different dry cough medications are available, such as cough suppressants, decongestants, and lozenges. A pharmacist can advise on the most suitable option. Share on Pinterest Barry Chin/The Boston ...

As winter viruses hit, the air fills with coughs. We dive into the science to determine if expensive OTC syrups are worth the ...

A warm homemade mixture of honey and lemon can have just the same soothing effect for dry coughs as many over-the-counter ...

A dry cough doesn't produce mucus or phlegm, unlike a wet (productive) cough. A tickling or scratchy sensation in the throat prompts a cough. A natural reflex, it helps protect your airways and lungs ...

A persistent dry cough can turn your days into a series of uncomfortable interruptions and make peaceful sleep nearly impossible. Unlike productive coughs that help clear mucus from your airways, dry ...

FOR some people, it starts with a scratchy throat followed by a tickly cough. For others, a headache comes first, before a bunged up nose. Ana Carolina Goncalves, superintendent pharmacist at Pharmica ...

Soothe a persistent dry cough with natural home remedies. Honey, turmeric, ginger, and peppermint offer anti-inflammatory and soothing properties to calm throat irritation. Staying hydrated and ...

Whooping cough is making a dangerous comeback. Learn how to spot the early signs, protect yourself and your family, and why ...

If you developed a dry cough a few years ago, you may have simply written it off as having a cold. But these days, it’s understandable to be on high alert for a slew of possible illnesses. Do you have ...

Coughs are tedious, right? The everyday kind can linger for weeks and leave you with a sore throat, muscle strains ⁠and broken sleep. It’s no surprise there’s a booming market for remedies. But how ...

A single cough might seem harmless, but it can often tell a deeper story about your health. Whether it’s a dry tickle that lingers or a chesty hack that won’t quit, one cough can signal anything from ...

Plus, we put nine cold and flu remedies to the test to find out which ones actually work to combat sore throats, headaches and coughs FOR some people, it starts with a scratchy throat followed by a ...