In cough and cold season, some people need to be especially cautious about cough and cold medicines — and everyone needs to pick right one for their symptoms. Children, pregnant or nursing women and ...

There comes a time each year — it could mid-winter in the brittle cold, when colds and flu are making their rounds, or in the middle of spring, when pollen fills the air — when you just can't stop ...

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 ...

With all of the choices available, looking for the right over-the-counter cough or cold medication can be overwhelming.

The infamous concoction of ginger-honey for cough is the go-to remedy for relief. But there are scientific mechanisms behind ...

Coughs come in many forms, but they generally fall into two categories: wet and dry. Both types have different causes and treatment options, so it’s important to recognize the distinguishing factors ...

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Dear Dr. Douma: I hope you can help me. I've had a dry cough for several months, but X-rays show that my lungs are fine. One doctor said it was coming from my voice box, but didn't tell me anything to ...

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Evidence is sorely lacking for the value of any over-the-counter remedy to treat most coughs. By Jane E. Brody On a South American trip last month with two of my grandsons, the younger — 14-year-old ...

The number child poisoning cases caused each year by benzonatate, a prescription cough medication, has risen significantly since 2010, according to an analysis by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...