“Asking for an antibiotic to make your cold go away faster is not going to help, and it actually contributes to bacterial resistance in the community,” he said. Meaning, taking antibiotics too often, ...

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The management of chronic cough is described in evidence-based guidelines that appear to be effective for diagnosing and treating the many underlying causes of chronic cough. However, the management ...

A box of cold medicine can now cost $30 or more. Pharmacists reveal how to save on expensive over-the-counter meds.

Digitized behavioral cough suppression therapy is a safe, highly effective, and accessible alternative to drugs for chronic ...

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Parents facing their child’s persistent cough often feel helpless, especially when over-the-counter medications are not recommended for children under 6 years old. Pediatric healthcare professionals ...

When pregnant, cold and flu season can be particularly challenging because you never quite know which medications are safe to take. While some over-the-counter (OTC) medications get the “green light” ...

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Refractory chronic cough (RCC), defined as a persistent cough for more than 8 weeks despite adequate treatment of underlying ...

Medical professionals advise against self-medicating children with cough syrups; instead, they recommend consulting a pediatrician to address underlying health issues.