Cough and Cold

Electronic cigarettes comprise a nearly $3 billion market in the United States.

Colds pose an economic strain on society each year in the form of missed days at work or school and medical attention.

Most pharmacy technicians are all too familiar with the seemingly endless crowd of patients who come to the pharmacy for cold and cough treatments during the winter.

Acute bronchitis is a common reason patients head to the pharmacy in the winter to seek OTC symptom relief.

Pharmacists know that a cough can be triggered by many stimuli.

Acute respiratory infections such as the common cold are often accompanied by cough and congestion caused by mucus hypersecretion.

There is anecdotal evidence that sudden drops in temperature precipitate viral acute respiratory infections, but does science support it?

Patients with refractory chronic cough are unresponsive to guideline-driven cough treatment.

As pharmacists, we have additional responsibilities to ensure that all patients, regardless of age, receive safe and effective therapy.

Nasal corticosteroid sprays do not seem to be viable treatments for the common cold.

Zicam has released a new plant-based formulation of its Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs.

Although children rarely experience a stroke, the results of a recent study suggest that colds, flu, and minor infections may lead to a temporary increase in stroke risk among kids.

The results of a recent study have affirmed the effectiveness of zinc acetate lozenges in shortening the duration of a number of common cold symptoms.

Those who do not get enough sleep could be more susceptible to catching the common cold.

Colds are caused by a viral infection in the upper airways, sinuses, throat, and nose.

Colds are caused by a viral infection in the upper airways, sinuses, throat, and nose.

A cough is the body's natural reflex to help clear irritants from the throat and the airways of the lungs, but it can also be a symptom of a medical problem or an adverse effect of some medications.

Cough and cold remedies are some of the more common OTC medications that can lead to unsupervised exposures requiring trips to the emergency department.

Between 1920 and 1950, an average of 200,000 Americans developed whooping cough each year.

Which OTC products should these pharmacists recommend?

Cold and flu season is upon us, and we already know what kind of toll it is likely to take.

There is a great need to identify effective treatment approaches for unexplained chronic cough, as the condition can lead to significant decreases in patients' qualify of life.

With OTC remedies for colds crowding self-help shelves, experts are divided on the merits of single-symptom treatment over multi-symptom therapy.

The FDA is investigating potential risks associated with codeine-containing medicines to treat coughs and colds in children aged under 18 years.

The FDA today approved a new cough and cold treatment that is also intended for adults with symptoms related to upper respiratory allergies.

Four fast-acting liquid Mucinex medicines have been voluntarily recalled by RB due to mislabeling.

Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a recognized contact allergen with symptoms remarkably similar to those of a cold.

Read about the new OTC Products featured in April.

Finding relief is a top priority for anyone experiencing the pain and discomfort often associated with a sore throat, or pharyngitis.

Pharmacists can play an important role in OTC acetaminophen safety.