Search results for Coughs
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Cough
Read about coughs, including what you can do to ease a cough, help from a pharmacist and when to see a GP.
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Whooping cough
Find out about whooping cough, including the symptoms, who's at risk, when to get medical advice, how it's treated and the whooping cough vaccine.
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Colds, coughs and ear infections in children
Read about symptoms of colds, sore throats, coughs and ear infections in babies and children under 5 – how to treat them and when to see a doctor.
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Lung cancer - Diagnosis
See a GP if you have symptoms of lung cancer, such as breathlessness or a persistent cough.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) - Symptoms
Find out about the main symptoms of COPD, including shortness of breath, a persistent cough and wheezing.
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Bronchiectasis - Symptoms
The most common symptom of bronchiectasis is a persistent cough that brings up a large amount of phlegm on a daily basis.
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Bronchiectasis - Diagnosis
You should see a GP for advice if you develop a persistent cough so they can look for a possible cause.
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Medicines for babies and children
Read about which medicines to use when your baby or toddler is unwell and how to use them safely, including antibiotics, ibuprofen and paracetamol.
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Whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy
The whooping cough vaccination is recommended for all pregnant women, ideally between 16 and 32 weeks pregnant. Find out how this vaccine may help protect your baby's health.
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You and your baby at 27 weeks pregnant
What's happening at 27 weeks of pregnancy, including baby development, your health, planning for birth and getting your whooping cough vaccination.