Pediatrician, Pediatric Nutritionist
MBBS , D.C.H , M.D (Pediatrics)
Eye Specialist, Eye Surgeon
MBBS, FCPS (Ophthalmology), FRCS (Ophthalmology)
Eye Specialist, Eye Surgeon
MBBS, FCPS (Ophthalmology), FRCS (Ophthalmology)
Internal Medicine Specialist, Family Physician
MBBS, FCPS (Family 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.