Internal Medicine Specialist, Diabetologist, Endocrinologist
M.B.B.S., M.R.C.P (UK), MRCP SCE Endocrinology and diabetes , PG Endocrinology , Certificate for obesity management
Internal Medicine Specialist, Diabetologist, Endocrinologist
M.B.B.S., M.R.C.P (UK), MRCP SCE Endocrinology and diabetes , PG Endocrinology , Certificate for obesity management
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.