Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist
MBBS, FCPS (Pediatrics), FCPS Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Pediatrician, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist
MBBS, FCPS (Pediatrics), FCPS Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Internal Medicine Specialist, Consultant Physician
MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), MHPE (Masters in Health Professions Education)
Internal Medicine Specialist, Consultant Physician
MBBS, FCPS (Medicine), MHPE (Masters in Health Professions Education)
General Physician, Consultant Physician
MBBS, MCPS (Diagnostic Radiology)
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.