Adults can use OTC decongestants or cough suppressants to ease cold symptoms, but research suggests they don't help children. Speak with your child's pediatrician before using any cold and flu ...

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — Part of Silas Creek Parkway in Winston-Salem spent most of Tuesday shut down as the result of a crash involving an ambulance, according to the Winston-Salem Police ...

North Carolina is experiencing an uptick in pertussis cases, also known as whooping cough, with cases reported at schools in Wake and Johnston counties. UNC Health experts say North Carolina and ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WPVI) -- A cough is supposed to protect the lungs and windpipe from irritants. But coughs that go on and on can be annoying - or signs of bigger problems. Chronic coughs can ...

A chronic dry cough is a common symptom of asthma ... medical emergency or stop prescription medications for homeopathic medicine. Reach out to a doctor if you want to try any of the following ...

Postnasal drip occurs when mucus from your nasal passages drips down the back of your throat. The symptoms of postnasal drip include coughing and frequent throat clearing, a sore or scratchy throat, ...

When you inhale deeply, cough, sneeze, or laugh, you’ll probably feel a sharp, stabbing pain in the area that’s affected." The primary symptom of pleurisy is a sharp chest pain that occurs ...

Your cough can taste bad for many reasons. When a metallic taste is paired with coughing, you may have an upper respiratory infection like a cold. This can cause your phlegm to contain traces of ...

A person will often cough up phlegm when viruses, bacteria, or unwanted — possibly cancerous — cells are present in the lungs. Clear or light-colored mucus often does not indicate a serious ...