You may use decongestants like Sudafed for a stuffy nose, but limit your use to avoid rebound congestion. Children older than 2 can take acetaminophen or ibuprofen for a cold, but consult a doctor for ...

As flu cases surge across Britain, it can be difficult to distinguish the illness from a common cold. New NHS figures highlight the growing pressure, with the number of patients in hospital beds with ...

Flu, COVID-19, the common cold and RSV have similarities, but they differ in their severity, contagiousness and symptoms. Vaccines are available for COVID-19, the flu and RSV. However, there is no ...

You can help prepare for cold and flu season by having the right medications handy. They can reduce discomfort and help you feel better faster. Cold and flu season arrives every year like clockwork.

Every year, as temperatures drop, sneezing, coughing, and fever become commonplace. But what many dismiss as just another seasonal nuisance can sometimes be something far more serious. The common cold ...

The winter months bring an increase in respiratory illnesses, leaving many people wondering whether their symptoms indicate a common cold or influenza. While both conditions affect the respiratory ...

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It seems like everyone’s got a case of the sniffles these days. Americans are currently grappling with a “quad-demic” as a mix of three respiratory viruses and one nasty stomach bug wreak havoc across ...

The influenza virus, COVID-19 and the common cold are caused by different viruses. Consider getting vaccinated to keep yourself safe, health experts advise. Michigan health officials say the number of ...

Cold and flu seasons are back in Michigan, and experts say now it the time to protect yourself with an annual flu shot. Flu season begins in the fall, typically in October, according to the Cleveland ...