A lingering cough can strike for all sorts of reasons, from a run-of-the-mill virus to something more serious – even your age and sex can play a part. A chronic cough is ‘defined as a cough ...

Following my recent column discussing weird and wonderful "remedies" for coughs and colds, I have had some interesting messages from readers. Liz Davidson, from Darlington, says: “An old neighbour of ...

When the acid reaches your esophagus, it can cause a burning sensation that makes you cough. Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by viruses, bacteria, or other substances that enter your lungs. The ...

Imagine inhaling dry, salty air while lounging in a cosy, spa-like space, surrounded by panels of crystalline salt. As they travel through your respiratory system, the fine salt particles are said ...

CHENEY — In Round 2 of this regional rivalry, Idaho led most of the way, but Eastern Washington erased a 14-0 deficit, and Andrew Cook’s two free throws with 7.8 seconds left lifted EWU past ...

Try these speed reading exercises to improve reading. You can also learn something about the news. There are reading texts at different levels. You can choose the reading speed of each text. If one ...

A narrowing of the smallest airways in the lung (bronchioles) causes wheezing. This narrowing results from swelling caused by a virus. The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes most bronchiolitis.

At least half of smokers will develop chronic bronchitis (CB), cough and sputum without lung-function impairment, and up to 15% will develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD ...

Honey has been found to have some medical benefits, such as treating troublesome coughs. A review by researchers at Oxford University found that honey – either on its own or mixed into tea ...

Sufferers are mainly complaining of coughs and sore throats with less than half having a running nose or high fever. The Cold and Flu Council said a healthy lifestyle is top of the list for ...

Chronic pharyngitis is a sore throat that lasts longer than most common coughs. It is common for a chronic sore throat to be the result of a virus or bacteria. The problem can also occur from a range ...