Symptoms of seasonal allergies and the common cold can overlap. Learn how to tell them apart so you can get the treatment you need.

They recruited 50 adults who had just started feeling cold symptoms within the past 24 hours. Half were randomly assigned to take zinc lozenges (13.3 mg of zinc acetate each), and half took ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Common cold viruses contribute significantly to lost productivity and overall well-being, amounting to nearly $40 billion in annual productivity losses. Treatment with ...

Scientists were pleased when they learned more about how the common cold gains a foothold in the body, identifying key cellular checkpoints that are important targets of the virus. But the real ...

A newly discovered immune response inside the nose could explain why respiratory illnesses like RSV, Covid, the common cold and flu thrive in winter, according to research published Tuesday in The ...

RSV causes a mild infection similar to the common cold. But, RSV is more likely to cause fever, wheezing, and difficulty eating. Both may be treated at home without medical intervention within around ...

Over the last century or so, we have been able to develop countless breakthrough medical treatments, many proving to be lifesaving. Thankfully, this pattern of medical advancement continues as a major ...

There is no single treatment that produces significant improvements in symptoms of the common cold. Intranasal ipratropium (Atrovent) can be given to reduce rhinorrhea. (Strength of Recommendation ...