Family Physician, Diabetologist, General Physician, Hepatologist
MBBS, MCPS, MRCGP (UK), MSc (DUHS)
Family Physician, Diabetologist, General Physician, Hepatologist
MBBS, MCPS, MRCGP (UK), MSc (DUHS)
Endocrinologist, Diabetologist
MBBS, Masters in Diabetes and Endocrinology
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.