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Whooping cough cases on the rise, doctors blame lack of vaccinations
Health officials in Washington state are alerting residents to a sharp rise in cases of pertussis, also known as whooping ...
The Baltimore Sun5h
FDA announces common over-the-counter cough and cold medicine doesn’t work
A common cold medicine has been deemed ineffective and will no longer be available for purchase. The Food and Drug ...
Local 12 WKRC Cincinnati8h
FDA considers removing ineffective cold medicine ingredient
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering removing oral phenylephrine, a common ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and flu medications, after determining it is ...
The Healthy on MSN11h
Multiple Over-the-Counter Decongestants May Be Pulled from the Market, Warns the FDA
For those sniffling, sneezing, stuffy head symptoms lurking right around the corner, see whether your preferred medicine will ...
verywellhealth1d
What Does a Pneumonia Cough Sound Like and How Is It Different From Others?
A pneumonia cough may sound deeper or louder than other coughs, and you may notice dryness or phlegm. But it also depends on ...
Can't shake off a cough this pollution season? Doctors warn against taking it lightly
As pollution and seasonal viruses peak, cities like Mumbai and Delhi are reporting a surge in cases of prolonged cough, ...
Washington state sees alarming rise in whooping cough cases this year
Washington state is experiencing a spike in whooping cough cases with nearly 1,200 reported cases so far this year, that's up ...
Does Phenylephrine Work? Effective Alternatives as FDA Moves to Ban Ingredient in OTC Decongestants
Common decongestants may soon be pulled from shelves. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday its proposal ...
Brits with coughs and sniffles 'can still boost immune system at no cost', expert urges
Some free lifestyle changes can help make winter ills a thing of the past, even if you’re already piling up snotty tissues ...
The Mirror2d
Expert highlights simple change to boost immune system - even if you're already sick
With many already conceding defeat to winter illnesses amidst busy schedules and financial constraints, there are still wallet-friendly lifestyle tweaks that can make a difference, even if you're ...
CNET3d
Which Decongestants Are Effective? Why the FDA Wants to Pull a Popular Medicine Ingredient
Phenylephrine is included in many cold and flu products, but a scientific panel last year found that it doesn't really do its ...