Persistent physical symptoms—for example, a chronic dry cough—can cause anxiety and depression. Before treating anxiety and ...

When pressed, Mr. W admitted to having a “nagging flu.” Specifically, he had been coughing on and off for several months and more recently had become increasingly short of breath. Previously in good ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even if it's not accompanied by other symptoms, battling an ongoing cough can be annoying. Whether you’re coughing constantly or ...

4. Discussion Sarcoidosis can be a cause of chronic cough, but its atypical presentation makes it hard to diagnose. Mrs. A’s case illustrates the challenge presented by chronic cough, as she was ...

A persistent cough can be embarrassing, especially if people think you have COVID. Coughing frequently can also make you physically tired, interfere with sleep and trigger urinary incontinence. As a ...

Young girl coughs while wrapped in a blanket. Whooping cough can cause severe bouts of coughing. But babies, who are most vulnerable to the disease, may not cough at all. Cases of whooping cough are ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old female in excellent health, and I have a very healthy diet and fitness regimen. But I have had a persistent dry cough for 20 or so years. After seeing many doctors, ...

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This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else. In 2018, Julie Silverman developed ...