A cough with phlegm is your body’s defence mechanism to keep your airways clear. Here, we explain what causes phlegm when you cough and what you can do about it.
Coughing fits are not only exhausting, but are often awkward if they come on in public. These tips can help you control the urge to cough and can mitigate coughing fits.
Sophie Pierce, who lives with cystic fibrosis (CF), has achieved something extraordinary. Along with her team mates Polly, Janine and Miyah, she became the first person with CF to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
When babies and young children have coughs, their parents often have them inhale hot steam. Not only does this not work, it can be dangerous.
The articles found on the PARI Blog are written by the PARI Blog editorial team. The editorial team consists of PARI employees as well as external guest authors and freelance editors, some of them suffering from severe respiratory diseases themselves.
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