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New global trial could help chronic cough sufferers in Ireland

People who suffer from chronic cough may be offered new hope thanks to a drug that can ease the symptom. Researchers suggest the medication called gefapixant has the potential to have a significant impact on the lives of thousands of sufferers. ...

05 Mar 2022 at 10:33

Hope for chronic cough sufferers with results of global drug trials

04 Mar 2022 at 00:55

Long-lasting coughs ‘may be one infection after another’

Coughs that last a long time this winter may be the result of people picking up one infection after another, a GP expert has said. Professor Kamila Hawthorne, chairwoman of the Royal College of GPs, said doctors have noticed that the current ...

18 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Life

World Asthma Day: Is my child’s cough asthma?

Lots of children have coughs at this time of year caused by viruses or hay fever. But if their cough persists, there’s a chance it could be sparked by the most common long-term condition among children – asthma. On World Asthma Day (May 2), ...

02 May 2023 at 06:00

Some cough medicines pulled from shelves over safety fears

A number of dry cough medicines have been pulled from shelves due to a potential rare side effect. Officials are recalling a number of treatments containing the cough suppressant pholcodine due to safety fears. A rare side effect has been ...

14 Mar 2023 at 14:41

Which cough medicines have been withdrawn from sale and why

14 Mar 2023 at 14:40

Range of popular cough and cold medicines withdrawn over allergy fears

14 Mar 2023 at 14:44

Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated amid surge in whooping cough cases

The number of cases of whooping cough in England was higher in February than in the whole of 2023, according to new figures. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has urged pregnant women to ensure they get vaccinated against the ...

05 Apr 2024 at 15:41

Concerns raised as whooping cough cases soar

Health officials have raised concerns over a rise in the number of cases of whooping cough. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said there were 553 new cases of whooping cough in January. This compares with 858 cases for the ...

07 Mar 2024 at 18:15

Health & Wellbeing

What is whooping cough and how do you catch it?

Whooping cough has been on the rise. There were 553 confirmed cases in England in January alone, compared with 858 cases for the whole of 2023, new data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) this week revealed. ...

08 Mar 2024 at 12:59

Local News

Vaccination call after rise in whooping cough cases in Northern Ireland

Health chiefs have issued a vaccination call following a significant rise in whooping cough cases in Northern Ireland. The Public Health Agency (PHA) has urged pregnant women and the parents of young children to book ...

11 Mar 2024 at 15:33

Northern Ireland

Vaccination call after rise in whooping cough cases in Northern Ireland

11 Mar 2024 at 13:44

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