Coughs are notoriously difficult to get rid of, and unfortunately, no magic pill can make them disappear overnight. That’s why most doctors will suggest you try natural home remedies for your cough ...

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This past week, I have had a lot of patients come in with classic upper respiratory complaints — cough, congestion, runny ...

There are plenty of over-the-counter remedies for the common cold, but some carry significant risks, and their efficacy is dubious. The latter applies to phenylephrine, an active ingredient in common ...

As winter’s chill settles in, millions of Americans will reach for over-the-counter medications to combat the seasonal surge of stuffy noses and congestion. But a startling revelation about one of the ...

Rhinoviruses and endemic coronaviruses are the main causes of the common cold. Recent studies show “common” cold viruses can cause severe and even fatal illness in healthy adults. Infection with ...

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With the winter season quickly approaching, respiratory illnesses like the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and seasonal allergies are already on the uptick. While these conditions can make you feel ...

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It is easy to confuse COVID-19 symptoms with that of the flu. Not knowing the differences could be dangerous, even fatal.

Q. I saw the news recently that the Food and Drug Administration is proposing to remove a popular ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants because it isn’t effective. Is there a cold remedy that ...