Nephrologist, Internal Medicine Specialist
MBBS, Diplomat American Board of Nephrology, Diplomat American Board of Internal Medicine
Nephrologist, Internal Medicine Specialist
MBBS, Diplomat American Board of Nephrology, Diplomat American Board of Internal Medicine
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.