Cough and Cold

Oral phenylephrine is a common ingredient in OTC products, but its clinical efficacy is questionable. The FDA is considering removing it from the market.

Evidence shows that the agent is not an effective nasal decongestant.

Because decongestants act by constricting blood vessels, their use can be problematic in individuals who have hypertension.

Read the Drug Facts Label to Learn More About OTC Medications.

Approximately 40% of caregivers make dosing errors when administering liquid medication to children.

Although the CDC continues to emphasize that risk to humans is currently low, patients will have questions.

The FDA revisited the use of phenylephrine in OTC medications and called for more substantial evidence supporting its efficacy when taken orally.

Pharmacists' expertise is crucial in educating patients about regulatory changes, helping them navigate alternative formulations, and providing insights into evidence-based choices.

Recent FDA findings highlight that a major ingredient in popular cold fighters, phenylephrine, may not offer genuine relief.

Intranasal decongestants are preferred alternatives to oral phenylephrine for relief of nasal congestion.

The use of gefapixant reduces cough frequency but increases adverse events in individuals suffering from a chronic cough.

Prior to this study, anti-platelet factor 4 disorder was thought to be caused by exposure to heparin or autoimmune conditions.

Eye drops come in many forms and for many indications, such as redness, itchiness, dryness, allergies, dilating drops, glaucoma drops, lubricants, numbing agents, antibiotics, and to lower pressure.

Despite the large number of prescription products available, nondrug therapies often work just as well.

Pharmacists play a vital role in educating patients about differentiating among the common cold, COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.

Clogged or inflamed sinuses spell misery, but many products can relieve the pain and pressure.

Pharmacists play a vital role in administering these and educating patients about COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal, and Tdap vaccinations.

Pharmacists play a vital role in counseling and educating families about medication safety for these products.

When used as directed, non pharmaceutical products provide swift relief, but patients with persistent or severe pain should see a physician.

The amplitude of vocal cord movement may indicate patient health and wellbeing.

Similar symptoms often make it difficult for patients to tell the contagious respiratory conditions apart.

Traditionally, endemic fungi are characterized by geographical distribution, however, disease-causing fungi may infect people beyond these havens.

Findings from the University of British Columbia’s Life Sciences Institute show a potential path toward antiviral treatments that could be used against many different pathogens.