The moment you notice blood in your cough, your world can suddenly feel like it’s spinning out of control. That metallic taste in your mouth and the frightening sight of red-tinged sputum can trigger ...

What's that cough? Everybody coughs; it's the number one illness-related reason people go to the doctor, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most cases of cough are temporary, ...

Healthy phlegm is usually clear and runny, but many different health conditions can change the consistency or color. Phlegm, also called sputum, is mucus produced by your lungs that helps protect your ...

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Dry air and pollutants combine to irritate your throat. A humidifier (kept clean) or a bowl of water on the radiator adds gentle moisture, so mucus doesn't thicken and coughing eases. Don't overdo it, ...

(HealthDay News) — Smoking marijuana seems to be associated with increased risk of cough, sputum production, and wheezing, according to a review published online July 3 in the Annals of Internal ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Charlotte – Mecklenburg School officials have confirmed that there’s a positive case of Pulmonary ...