A cough that produces mucus, or phlegm, is known as a wet — or productive — cough. Producing mucus while coughing is typically a response to allergens and irritants, airway infections, or an ...

Acute coughs are often caused by a minor illness and go away within a few weeks, while chronic coughs may be a symptom of something more serious. A cough is a reflex that your body uses to clear your ...

Coughing is a natural reflex for clearing the throat and lungs of irritants. Infection is a common cause of a dry cough. Other possible causes include postnasal drip, asthma, idiopathic pulmonary ...

The management of chronic cough is described in evidence-based guidelines that appear to be effective for diagnosing and treating the many underlying causes of chronic cough. However, the management ...