There are plenty of over-the-counter remedies for the common cold, but some carry significant risks, and their efficacy is dubious. The latter applies to phenylephrine, an active ingredient in common ...

Tracheostomy suctioning is a procedure that helps clear mucus secretions in people with a tracheostomy tube. Some individuals may require frequent suctioning, for example, if they have a lung ...

An upper respiratory infection is an illness that can cause nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat, and cough. It can also cause a fever for the first few days. Upper respiratory infections are ...

Clearing one’s throat is a common reflex to remove mucus and irritants — particularly during allergy season. But for some, it can become a habit that's hard to break, which can lead to stress and ...

Just in time for fall and winter sniffles, an advisory committee to the US Food and Drug Administration has decided that a popular ingredient in oral cold and allergy medications doesn’t work.What do ...

Q. I saw the news recently that the Food and Drug Administration is proposing to remove a popular ingredient in over-the-counter decongestants because it isn’t effective. Is there a cold remedy that ...