Is that lingering cough just a cold or something more? With winter illnesses sharing similar symptoms, it can be difficult to distinguish a common cold from bronchitis. Knowing the difference is vital ...

When you stroll down the cold and flu aisle in a drugstore, it's easy to get lost in the dizzying array of products promising to clear sinus pressure, dry up sniffles and stop plaguing coughs. Some ...

If you've found yourself dealing with a nasty, lingering cough, you're not alone. With respiratory illnesses surging across the country right now, it's no surprise that so many people are hacking for ...

We asked experts why we cough and sniffle more when we head to bed, and what to do for better sleep. By Knvul Sheikh It’s cold and flu season. That means you’re very likely surrounded by a symphony of ...

Children can suffer from seven to 10 respiratory infections and spend up to 140 days with cold-related symptoms during the dreaded cold and flu season, Dr. Melanie Wilson-Taylor, a pediatrician at ...

Post-infectious coughs are very common, affecting 11%-25% of adults. They occur due to the inflammation and mucus production caused by the infection. Post-infectious coughs will go away on their own.

We haven't had this many cases of the common cold since 2022, CDC data reveals. As flu season begins, are we headed for a ...