Black mucus is rare. It can be the sign of a fungal infection, or exposure to pollutants such as coal, dust or cigarette ...

Coughing up blood, medically known as hemoptysis, can trigger immediate panic and concern. While this symptom certainly warrants attention, understanding the various causes can help you better assess ...

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’ve ever fought a cold or infection in the past, chances are you’ve had the not-so-pleasant experience of coughing up green phlegm. Along with a runny nose and sore throat, green phlegm is ...

Anyone who has been on social media over the last couple of months has likely seen anecdotal reports about a lingering cough that’s going around. In one viral video, a TikTok user described it as a ...

Persistent coughing affects millions of Americans each year, ranging from mild irritations to indicators of serious health conditions. While most coughs resolve naturally, understanding when to seek ...

Acute bronchitis usually resolves without treatment, but you can get rest and hydrate to support your recovery. Chronic bronchitis requires ongoing medical care due to long-term symptoms. You can take ...

WASHINGTON -- Patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma taking tezepelumab (Tezspire) reported significantly improved cough and phlegm production, compared with patients taking placebo, in a secondary ...

It's that time of the year again when people wake up to ashy mornings, smokey smells and croaky throats. Air pollution, with an excessively high Air Quality Index (AQI) in major parts of Delhi and ...

“A majority of coughs actually resolve with just rest and home remedies,” said Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist, an internist at the Emory Clinic in Atlanta. “So that’s the place to start unless there are ...

BOSTON - Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering your latest health questions. If you have a question, email her or message her on Facebook or X (formerly known as Twitter). Neal in Watertown writes, "Why ...