Cough

Persistent cough that won't go away: Symptoms, causes, and warning signs

A cough can persist even after a cold has passed, and it is sometimes caused by respiratory tract sensitivity, post-nasal drip, asthma, reflux or smoking.

|ByDR. ITAY GAL
Persistent cough
A girl coughing

A doctor warns: This cough in children must not be ignored

It sounds like barking in the middle of the night — the kind that alarms many parents — but it is most likely stridor. What does this cough indicate and how is it treated? A family physician answers.

|ByDR. KAY ALKARA
Thyme

Studies show: The common spice plant that eliminates a nagging cough

New studies show that thyme not only relieves cough and phlegm, but also reduces inflammation, relaxes the airways, and helps the body overcome mild infections more quickly.

|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the District Court in Tel Aviv, in the trial against him, October 15, 2025.

Netanyahu cancels trial appearance following bronchitis diagnosis

Prime Minister Netanyahu cancels his schedule, including his trial appearance, after being diagnosed with bronchitis, though a hospital confirms he is not infectious.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Here is how to relieve a cough: TikTok Pharmacist shares tips

Looking for immediate relief from a dry cough? According to a popular pharmacist, all you need is your finger.

DECEMBER 17, 2023ByWALLA!
3D simulation of the dispersion of 'corona clouds' - droplet and aerosol spray emitted by coughing in a closed space