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 ...

Dr. Zuckerman says the two biggest risks of decongestant use for colds are misuse and drug interactions. It's essential to understand these risks and how to avoid them, as the side effects can lead to ...

Nasal sprays are often used during cold and flu season. (Getty Images) Pharmacists have issued a fresh warning about decongestant nasal sprays. They are warning people with blocked noses that they ...

The common cold looks trivial compared with illnesses that fill intensive care units, yet it still knocks out workers, empties classrooms and costs health systems huge sums every winter. Despite ...

5 ON YOUR SIDE: Cold remedies A runny nose, scratchy throat, and deep cough can make even simple daily tasks feel miserable. While there’s no instant cure for the common cold, Consumer Reports says ...

This illness is very common but can be a concern for parents of young bubs. The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. The virus is spread in droplets coughed or sneezed by ...

"Oh, it's just a cold!" Indeed, colds are often billed as a "mild" upper respiratory virus. You can generally manage them at home, whereas the flu, RSV and COVID send more people to the hospital, ...

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 ...