Neonatologist, Pediatrician
M.B.B.S, D.C.H, M.R.C.P, M.R.C.P.H
Endocrinologist, Diabetologist
MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, FACE, CCT (Diabetes and Endocrinology UK)
Endocrinologist, Diabetologist
MBBS, MRCP, FRCP, FACE, CCT (Diabetes and Endocrinology UK)
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.