Prolonged wet cough in children may signal bacterial infection requiring antibiotic treatment, study warns by Ruhr-Universitaet-Bochum edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Editors' notes ...

Treatment for a wet cough is not always necessary. If doctors do recommend treatments, they can include a combination of medications and lifestyle changes, though not all are suitable for children.

Look for cough and cold medicine that includes antihistamines. These help reduce sneezing and soothe irritated eyes. Be aware that some types can cause drowsiness. Always choose the formula that fits ...

Learn more about the different types of over-the-counter cough suppressants and expectorants and how to decide which one is the best cough medicine for you.

Know why you cough, find treatments that work, spot common symptoms, and understand the different types of coughs.

You may commonly notice a wet or dry cough in kids. Coughing is a defensive response that clears the airways of irritants, germs, and foreign particles. While wet cough is associated with mucus ...

Pneumonia is a lung infection and/or inflammation of the air sacs of one or both lungs. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can ...

Delsym can be helpful if you have a dry cough, while Robitussin-DM is best for a productive (wet) cough and chest congestion. Both medications are generally safe to use despite their mild side effects ...

Wet cough A wet, or productive, cough occurs when a person coughs up mucus or phlegm. Wet coughs may be due to an infection, such as the flu, bronchitis, or pneumonia.