General Physician, Hypertension Specialist, Diabetologist
M.B.B.S , F.C.P.S , M.R.C.P (UK)
General Physician, Hypertension Specialist, Diabetologist
M.B.B.S , F.C.P.S , M.R.C.P (UK)
Family Physician, Diabetologist, General Physician, Hepatologist
MBBS, MCPS, MRCGP (UK), MSc (DUHS)
Family Physician, Diabetologist, General Physician, Hepatologist
MBBS, MCPS, MRCGP (UK), MSc (DUHS)
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.