Once you understand what's behind your cough, choosing the right treatment becomes much easier.

The flowers are in bloom along the Ballona Creek bike path and all over Southern California. Which prompts a question: Is that sneeze allergies or COVID? (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times) It's a ...

No matter why it's happening, a cough is always annoying-it's loud, it's uncomfortable, and it never fails to garner unwanted attention. "The purpose of a cough is to help us," says Monica Lee, MD, an ...

Some people continue coughing after they recover from a common respiratory infection. Doctors explain why a cough can last ...

Though they’re separate conditions, allergic rhinitis and asthma are both atopic diseases. Allergies can trigger asthma, and having asthma can increase your risk for allergic rhinitis. Allergic ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The cough started when I was around 25 or 26. I noticed it right before the pandemic, and I didn’t have a ...

Mountain cedar pollen and rising flu cases across North Texas are making many people feel sick. Cold temperatures aren’t ...

Allergies commonly cause itchy eyes, sneezing, and a stuffy nose. Allergies can also cause allergic bronchitis, with symptoms like coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Understanding the ...

In children with allergic rhinitis, those with allergic asthma with postnasal drip (PND) coughed more overnight than children with atopic asthma without PND, according to a recent study. The total ...

Several conditions can cause a cough and a rash to appear together. These can include allergies, and viruses, such as COVID-19, measles, and roseola. Coughing is the body’s natural response to ...

It’s a confusing time for pollen-sensitive Southern Californians. Spring has arrived, bringing with it the sneezing, coughing and wheezing triggered by seasonal allergies. The Santa Ana winds expected ...