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We include products we think are useful for our readers. If you buy through links on this page, we may earn a small commission. Here's our process. Many over-the-counter (OTC) products can relieve cold and flu symptoms. However, the variety of products available can sometimes be overwhelming. People need to know which symptoms they want to relieve when choosing a cold medicine. Choosing the wrong medicine for the symptoms will mean that the medicine does not help. Choosing a cold medicine that addresses a person's specific symptoms will help the most. However, certain medicines may be unsuitable for people with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, and young children. Some medicines may also cause side effects. This article reviews the best cold medicines for a runny nose, a stuffy nose, wet or dry coughs, and for children. It also looks at cold medicine interactions and how people can take care of themselves at home. Share on Pinterest A person should be sure to choose th...

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a positive-strand RNA virus, which appears spherical under a transmission electron microscope. Many studies have shown that SARS-CoV-2 infects host cells via the interaction between the viral spike protein and the host receptor, angiotensin-converting enzyme II (ACE2). SARS-CoV-2 can spread through the saliva, respiratory tract, close contact, and excrement, with a high possibility of aerosol transmission. Study: Identification of Key Pathways and Genes in SARS-CoV-2 Infecting Human Intestines by Bioinformatics Analysis. Image Credit: Limbitech/Shutterstock The most common clinical symptoms of (coronavirus disease 2019) COVID-19 are fever, cough, and breathing difficulties, with some patients experiencing gastrointestinal discomforts, including nausea and vomiting. Studies have reported the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in the feces of COVID-19 patients, which indicates the ability of the virus to infect the digest...

Winter is not a unique season for allergies. In fact, we may have allergies during spring, summer or even fall. Season change can also lead to similar symptoms.  However, one thing about winter allergies is that it usually happens due to indoor allergens, which are substances that can cause allergies. During other times, the main factors for allergy are outdoor triggers, e.g. pollen, ragweed, etc.  But in winter, we are more inclined to stay home as much as possible and as such the exposure to indoor allergens increase, hence the allergy.   What triggers allergy So what are the triggers of winter allergies? There are many factors, which, if present, can cause those annoying runny noses and watering eyes.  An airborne dust particle is one thing that is actually pretty common, especially if the house is carpeted. Carpets are notoriously difficult to clean, and when it is being cleaned, sometimes the du...

Symptoms of the common cold in babies include a stuffy or runny nose, loss of appetite, and cough. Symptoms typically peak and are worse from days two to three of illness, but can last for 10 days. Go to the doctor if your infant is older than 2 months and has a fever greater than 101°F. Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice. The common cold can really start a fuss, especially when a baby catches it. Each year in the US, the common cold infects more people than any other illness — even the flu. And infants and children are especially susceptible. Here's what you need to know if your baby has caught a cold. How long the cold should last in babies  Sym...

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A gravesite for Mrs. E. Stepan, an Anchorage resident who died from the 1918 Spanish flu. Photographed at the Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery on Saturday, April 25, 2020. (Loren Holmes / ADN) Part of a continuing weekly series on local history by local historian David Reamer. Have a question about Anchorage history or an idea for a future article? Go to the form at the bottom of this story. On Jan. 20, 1919, the Anchorage Daily Times ran an article headlined "Them Flu Cures." This publication came amid the influenza pandemic of 1918-19, also known as the Spanish flu, which locally peaked during November 1918. At least 28 people died in Anchorage from influenza during that time, in a town of maybe 3,000 to 4,000. For most of that month, the city was quarantined. Public gatherings were forbidden, including church services, funerals and celebrations for the conclusion of World War I. There would be several more influenza outbreaks in Alaska in 1919, including a nasty spike in ...

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Between mask mandates and social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's highly likely that you managed to dodge getting sick with a cold or the flu last year. Now, you may be back at the office or have kids back in school or are just around others much more, which means your chances of coming down with something are that much higher. Knowing what the best cold and flu medicine for you is will help you get back on your feet faster if you actually get sick. The drugstore medicine aisle (or virtual ones on retailers like Amazon or Target!) can be overwhelming with all the brand and drug type options. So, we consulted with Soma Mandal , MD, a board-certified internist at Summit Medical Group in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, to break down the best cold and flu medicine for adults, and exactly what to take when and for what. If you have congestion... In the beginning stages of the common cold, it's not unusual to experience nasal congestion (that is, a stuffy nose), s...

At the first sign of respiratory infection, you want relief as soon as possible, especially if your symptoms crop up year-round. But with so many options to choose from at the pharmacy, it can be overwhelming to treat yourself if you don't know where to start in the cold and flu aisle. Family physician Dr. Jennifer Caudle sees respiratory infections increase with the change of seasons at her practice in Sewell, New Jersey, and advises seeing your doctor before reaching for the cough syrup. "As a family doctor, I believe in the importance of always running your symptoms and medications by your doctor. While many respiratory infections resolve on their own, some infections may require additional medications or treatments from your doctor." This short list of key ingredients in over-the-counter medications doctors trust can help you treat cold, flu, and mild symptoms of other respiratory infections such as COVID-19 under the care of your provider—as well as get you bac...

So you've got a cough, runny nose and low-grade fever. You're feeling achy, sluggish and generally miserable. You took a COVID-19 test and, thankfully, it's negative. Congratulations, you've got a case of the common cold! There are more than 200 different virus strains out there that infect millions of people each year with the cold. While there's currently no way to treat or cure a cold, you can manage the symptoms. "If someone could come up with a cure for the common cold, you'd be a billionaire," said Dr. Ben Bring, a family medicine specialist at OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital. People have been experimenting with homemade cold and flu remedies since the beginning of time. But how effective is grandma's chicken noodle soup, hot tea (or toddy) or herbal supplements at relieving your symptoms? The Dispatch talked with two local health professionals to get their take on some common, at-home cold an...

Annals of Medicine Could One Shot Kill the Flu? Illustration by Nicholas Konrad / The New Yorker In 2009, global health officials started tracking a new kind of flu. It appeared first in Mexico, in March, and quickly infected thousands. Influenza tends to kill the very young and the very old, but this flu was different. It seemed to be severely affecting otherwise healthy young adults. American epidemiologists soon learned of cases in California, Texas, and Kansas. By the end of April, the virus had reached a high school in Queens, where a few kids, returning from a trip to Mexico, had infected a third of the student body. The Mexican government closed its schools and banned large gatherings, and the U.S. considered doing the same. "It was a very scary situation," Richard Besser, who was then the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told me. Early estimates suggested that the "swine flu," as the new strain became known, killed as many a...