Michael Shiloh had been studying tuberculosis for about two decades when he started wondering about a seemingly basic question: What makes people with TB cough? This is the disease’s hallmark symptom ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Gastroesophageal reflux (GER), potentially serious chronic heartburn, is common in patients with cystic fibrosis, but it does not appear to be brought about by coughing; in ...

When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe – heading toward a healthy person’s lungs instead of their gut – they start coughing uncontrollably. That’s because their upper airway senses the ...

You may be able to stop a coughing fit by avoiding irritants, drinking plenty of fluids, and using a humidifier. Some chronic coughs may require medication, surgery, or other therapy. Coughing is a ...

The new work by UCSF researchers could lead to interventions to prevent pneumonia or treat certain types of chronic cough. When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe – heading toward a healthy ...

Anyone who has dealt with a lingering cough knows how quickly it can take over daily life. It interrupts conversations, disrupts sleep and makes even simple things like eating or drinking ...