Researchers conclude that antibiotics should not be used to treat the common cold and acute purulent rhinitis.

When you’re dealing with a nasty cold that won’t go away, antibiotics might seem like a quick fix – and a recent survey of around 400 pharmacists by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) shows that ...

Does vitamin C help prevent a cold? And can taking antibiotics help you get over one? Doctors address common myths. (Getty Images) Respiratory virus season is officially here in the U.S., making it a ...

Antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria no longer respond to the drugs designed to kill them. For more than a decade, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with other national and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) – It’s cold season and the miserable trudge in seeking antibiotics because of mucus turned green, or the cough has nagged for weeks. Despite years of warnings, doctors still ...

In general, antibiotics should not be used to treat a cold. (Occasionally, a cold will develop into a more serious condition such as a sinus infection, in which case antibiotics may be necessary.) ...

If your doctor doesn't want to "give you something" for a virus, that's not just them being a meanie. If you’ve been sick with a cough and a sniffly nose for a few days, you might show up at the ...

Pharmacists are regularly facing pressure from patients to prescribe antibiotics for common colds, a new survey reveals. The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) polled around 400 pharmacists, finding ...

Your cold symptoms may feel worse at night because of increased immune system activity, changing levels of cortisol, and even your sleeping position.