It can be hard to know what is causing your symptoms in the winter but there are some ways to tell them apart.

A lot of us have a cough now, right? Maybe you were sick a couple of weeks ago and are better, but the coughing just won’t go ...

If you developed a dry cough a few years ago, you may have simply written it off as having a cold. But these days, it’s understandable to be on high alert for a slew of possible illnesses. Do you have ...

A dry cough does not produce mucus or phlegm from the airways. It is a common early symptom of SARS-CoV-2, which is the virus that causes COVID-19. A person with a dry cough may experience a dry, ...

Coughing is a natural reflex that helps clear the airways of irritants. A dry cough is one that does not produce mucus. There are several causes of a dry cough with chest pain. In some cases, these ...

Conversely, this particular symptom occurs much less frequently with flu. Shortness of breath is also recognised by the NHS ...

A dry cough may be caused by the flu, common cold, asthma, exposure to cigarette smoke, and more. Home remedies such as honey, peppermint, or air purifiers may help, but it’s best to talk to a doctor ...

If you developed a dry cough a few years ago, you may have simply written it off as having a cold. But these days, it’s understandable to be on high alert for a slew of possible illnesses. Do you have ...

Jessica is a former writer and editor at Forbes Health with over a decade of experience in both lifestyle and clinical health topics. Before Forbes Health, Jessica was an editor for Healthline Media, ...

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