Some children’s cold medicines contain antihistamines, which are allergy meds. But children under the age of 4 should not take over-the-counter cold medicines that contain an antihistamine or ...

Amid doubts over a common decongestant, evidence suggests the placebo effect can still help people suffering from a cold.

But there are specific kinds that are best: “Cough medicines that contain guaifenesin and dextromethorphan should be okay for a short time,” says Meleen Chuang, MD, the chief of obstetrics and ...

The FDA reveals that phenylephrine, a popular decongestant, is no better than a placebo. Discover what this means for your ...

You can have an acute cough, one that comes on suddenly, like during a cold, or a chronic cough, which lasts more than eight weeks in adults and four weeks in children. Your first step toward ...

Elderberry supplements — marketed for boosting the immune system — have become one of the most popular herbal supplements in the country.