Dry air and pollutants combine to irritate your throat. A humidifier (kept clean) or a bowl of water on the radiator adds gentle moisture, so mucus doesn't thicken and coughing eases. Don't overdo it, ...

When you're battling a cough, cold or flu, especially after the festive season is over, what you eat and drink matters.

“Typically a more viral or an allergic cough tends to be on the drier side. Sometimes, if it’s viral, it’s also linked to a ...