Pediatrician, Pediatric Nutritionist, Neonatologist
M.B.B.S, FCPS, MRCPCH-II, PGPN (USA)
Pediatrician, Pediatric Nutritionist, Neonatologist
M.B.B.S, FCPS, MRCPCH-II, PGPN (USA)
General Physician, Family Physician
M.B.B.S., Diploma In Family Medicine, MCPS Dermatology (R)
General Physician, Family Physician
M.B.B.S., Diploma In Family Medicine, MCPS Dermatology (R)
A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus and irritants such as dust or smoke. It's rarely a sign of anything serious. A 'dry cough' means it's tickly and doesn't produce any phlegm (thick mucus). A 'chesty cough' means phlegm is produced to help clear your airways.