Cold Articles A-Z

Cure for the Common Cold

Despite marketing claims to the contrary, there is no cure for the common cold. As explained in this eMedTV article, claims have been made for zinc, vitamin C, and echinacea -- but none of these can actually get rid of the common cold.

Dephenhydramine

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine product commonly used for treating allergies. This eMedTV Web page explains what else diphenhydramine is used for and lists its potential side effects. Dephenhydramine is a common misspelling of diphenhydramine.

Diagnosing Pneumonia

When diagnosing pneumonia, your doctor will need to listen to your lungs and ask several questions. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at how your healthcare provider will make the diagnosis, including the tests that may be used.

Diagnosing Sinusitis

As this part of the eMedTV archives explains, there are no tests regularly used to confirm that a person has acute sinusitis. This article takes you through the process of diagnosing a sinus infection, including some of the questions your doctor may ask.

Difenhidramine

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine drug available both over the counter and by prescription. This eMedTV page explains what the product is used for and lists various diphenhydramine products. Difenhidramine is a common misspelling of diphenhydramine.

Difference Between Walking Pneumonia and Pneumonia

As this eMedTV segment explains, the symptoms of regular pneumonia are generally more severe than those of walking pneumonia. This article discusses the differences between regular pneumonia and walking pneumonia, including the treatment options for both.

Diphenhydamine

Diphenhydramine is an ingredient commonly found in allergy drugs and sleep aids. This eMedTV page lists various diphenhydramine products and explains what side effects may occur with the drug. Diphenhydamine is a common misspelling of diphenhydramine.

Diphenhydamine HCl

Diphenhydramine is used for treating allergies, insomnia, and other conditions. This eMedTV Web page explores the various forms and potential side effects of this medication. Diphenhydamine HCl is a common variation and misspelling of diphenhydramine.

Diphenhydram

Diphenhydramine is a medicine used to treat insomnia, allergies, or other conditions. This eMedTV article describes various diphenhydramine products and lists potential side effects of the drug. Diphenhydram is a common misspelling of diphenhydramine.

Diphenhydramine

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used for treating various conditions, including allergy symptoms. This eMedTV page lists other uses, describes the various forms that this drug comes in, and explores its potential side effects.

Diphenhydramine 25 mg

The usual diphenhydramine dose for allergies is diphenhydramine 25 mg to 50 mg every four to six hours. This eMedTV segment also offers dosing guidelines for the treatment of insomnia, allergic reactions, and motion sickness.

Diphenhydramine 50 mg

The diphenhydramine dosage for treating insomnia is diphenhydramine 50 mg taken 30 minutes before bedtime. This eMedTV resource also offers dosing recommendations for the treatment of allergies, cold symptoms, and allergic reactions.

Diphenhydramine Adverse Reactions

As with any medication, side effects are possible with diphenhydramine. Adverse reactions, as this eMedTV page explains, may include indigestion, drowsiness, and dizziness. Serious side effects that require medical attention are also listed here.

Diphenhydramine and Breastfeeding

There is conflicting information regarding the safety of using diphenhydramine while breastfeeding. This eMedTV article offers more details on this topic, and explains what problems may occur if you use this drug while nursing.

Diphenhydramine and Pregnancy

The full risks of using diphenhydramine during human pregnancy are currently unknown. As this eMedTV page explains, however, based on animal studies, the drug does not appear to present a risk to a developing fetus.

Diphenhydramine as a Sleep Aid

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine drug used for treating various conditions. As this eMedTV resource explains, many people use diphenhydramine as a sleep aid. This article offers information on how the medication works for insomnia.

Diphenhydramine Dosage

The usual dose of diphenhydramine for treating insomnia is 50 mg taken 30 minutes before bedtime. This eMedTV page also includes dosing guidelines for the treatment of allergy or cold symptoms, motion sickness, and other conditions.

Diphenhydramine HCl

Diphenhydramine HCl is an antihistamine commonly used for treating allergies and insomnia. This eMedTV resource covers other diphenhydramine uses, describes the effects of this medication, and explains how it works for various conditions.

Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride Information

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine approved to treat allergies, insomnia, and other conditions. This eMedTV page provides more information on diphenhydramine hydrochloride, including potential side effects and precautions for the drug.

Diphenhydramine Oral

There are many forms of diphenhydramine (oral, injectable, and topical forms), all with different uses. This eMedTV article lists the oral forms of diphenhydramine currently available and explains how the medication works for various conditions.

Diphenhydramine Overdose

As this eMedTV segment explains, an overdose of diphenhydramine may cause nausea and vomiting, drowsiness, or flushing. This article provides a list of other possible overdose symptoms and explains what steps a doctor may take to treat an overdose.

Diphenhydramine Side Effects

Potentially serious side effects of diphenhydramine include seizures, hallucinations, and anemia. As this eMedTV article explains, however, most side effects of this drug (such as drowsiness or fatigue) are mild and do not require medical attention.

Diphenhydromine

Diphenhydramine is commonly used as an allergy medicine and sleep aid. This eMedTV resource explores other benefits of diphenhydramine and offers general warnings for this product. Diphenhydromine is a common misspelling of diphenhydramine.

Diphenydramine

Diphenhydramine is approved to treat allergies, insomnia, and many other conditions. This eMedTV Web page explains how diphenhydramine works and lists some of its potential side effects. Diphenydramine is a common misspelling of diphenhydramine.

Do Allergies Cause a Sore Throat?

As this eMedTV Web article explains, allergies can cause a sore throat. This article explains how this noninfectious throat problem differs from a viral or bacterial throat infection. This page also offers a link to more detailed information.

Do Neti Pots Work?

How effective are neti pots? As this eMedTV page explains, neti pots (and other nasal irrigation methods) have shown to be effective in reducing allergy symptoms, limiting the need for allergy medications, and treating upper respiratory tract infections.

Does Astragalus Work?

Astragalus is supposedly useful for many conditions, but does it really work? This eMedTV page explores the effectiveness of astragalus for various uses, including the treatment of cancer and chronic hepatitis, and stresses the need for more research.

Does Echinacea Work?

Echinacea supplements are often used as a remedy for the common cold, but does echinacea work? This page on the eMedTV site explores the effectiveness of echinacea for treating or preventing the common cold, yeast infections, and other uses.

Does Sinupret Work?

Sinupret is believed to be a useful supplement, but does it work as well as claimed? This page on the eMedTV site explores the effectiveness of Sinupret for the treatment of chronic sinusitis, sinus infections, bronchitis, and ear infections.

Drug Interactions With Benzonatate

At this time, no drugs are known to interact with benzonatate. However, as this eMedTV segment explains, the possibility of interactions cannot be ruled out. This article also talks about why your doctor needs a complete list all your current medications.

Drug Interactions With Chlorpheniramine

Phenothiazine medications, MAOIs, and pramlintide may cause chlorpheniramine drug interactions. This eMedTV segment lists other medicines that may interact with chlorpheniramine and explores the potential risks of these drug interactions.

Drug Interactions With Diphenhydramine

MAOIs, pramlintide, and phenothiazine are medicines that can cause drug interactions with diphenhydramine. This eMedTV segment lists other medications that cause interactions and describes the potential risks of these interactions.

Drug Interactions With Guaifenesin

While no guaifenesin drug interactions are known at this time, this doesn't mean interactions don't exist. This eMedTV article offers some considerations to keep in mind when taking guaifenesin with other products, including vitamins and supplements.

Drug Interactions With Pseudoephedrine

Bromocriptine, cannabinoids, and MAOIs are medicines that may cause pseudoephedrine drug interactions. This eMedTV page explains what may happen if these drugs are taken with pseudoephedrine and lists other drugs that may cause an interaction.

Dyphenhydramine

There are many diphenhydramine products available, all with different uses. As this eMedTV page explains, some are used to treat insomnia, while others are used for relieving allergy symptoms. Diphenydramine is a common misspelling of diphenhydramine.

Echinacea

Echinacea is an herbal supplement most often used to treat or prevent the common cold or the flu. This eMedTV resource explores other possible benefits of echinacea, explains how the supplement works, and lists potential side effects of the product.

Echinacea and Breastfeeding

It is not known if echinacea is either safe or unsafe for breastfeeding women. This part of the eMedTV library offers a more in-depth look at echinacea and breastfeeding, and explores whether the herbal supplement passes through breast milk.

Echinacea and Pregnancy

There is currently not enough scientific evidence to know if echinacea is safe for pregnant women. This eMedTV Web page provides more information on echinacea and pregnancy, and explores the safety of using the supplement while pregnant.

Echinacea Dosage

The most effective and safe echinacea dosage has not been scientifically established yet. This eMedTV resource explores what is considered reasonable echinacea dosing and offers tips on finding an echinacea product from a reliable manufacturer.

Echinacea Doseage

A safe and effective echinacea dosage has not been established at this time. This eMedTV Web page explains why standard dosing information is not available for echinacea supplements. Echinacea doseage is a common misspelling of echinacea dosage.

Echinacea Drug Interactions

A number of medications could theoretically cause echinacea drug interactions. As this article from the eMedTV Web site explains, echinacea might increase the level of many other medications in the blood, possibly increasing the risk of side effects.

Echinacea Overdose

It is not clear exactly what to expect from an echinacea overdose or whether an overdose is even possible. This eMedTV segment explores the potential effects of an overdose and explains what steps a doctor may take to treat an overdose of echinacea.

Echinacea Side Effects

Potential side effects of echinacea include dry mouth, diarrhea, and fever. As this eMedTV article explains, other unpredictable echinacea side effects are also possible due to contaminants (other herbs, drugs, or heavy metals) in certain products.

Echinacea Species

There are several different echinacea species, but only three are used medicinally. This eMedTV article lists these three species of echinacea and explains which species you should choose when looking for an echinacea supplement.

Echinacea Supplement Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses the herbal supplement echinacea. Information includes what it is used for (and whether it works), if it is safe, dosing, side effects, warnings, precautions, and the different species.

Echinecea

Echinacea is a supplement often used for treating the common cold. This eMedTV page explains what else echinacea is used for and explains what to discuss with your doctor before using the product. Echinecea is a common misspelling of echinacea dosage.

Effects of Afrin

Afrin is an over-the-counter medicine used to treat nasal congestion caused by various conditions. This eMedTV Web segment takes a closer look at the effects of Afrin, including why it is important not to use this drug for more than three days.

Euchinacea

Many people use echinacea supplements for treating the common cold. This article on the eMedTV site covers other echinacea uses, describes the product's effects, and lists its potential side effects. Euchinacea is a common misspelling of echinacea.

Generic Sudafed PE

As this eMedTV page explains, Sudafed PE (phenylephrine hydrochloride) tablets are available in generic form, but the liquid form of Sudafed PE is not. This page also covers the difference between generic Sudafed PE and generic Sudafed.

Generic Tavist

Tavist is currently available in both brand-name and generic form. This article from the eMedTV archives explains what forms and strengths are available for generic Tavist and offers general manufacturer information for these products.

Guafenesin

Chest congestion can often be relieved with the medication guaifenesin. This segment of the eMedTV library provides a brief overview of this drug, with a link to more in-depth information. Guafenesin is a common misspelling of guaifenesin.

Guafenisen

Guaifenesin is a common ingredient in many cough and cold products, and makes coughs more productive. This eMedTV article provides a brief overview of this nonprescription medication. Guafenisen is a common misspelling of guaifenesin.

Guafenisin

Guaifenesin is an expectorant that works to make coughs more productive. This selection from the eMedTV site takes a brief look at this drug, with a link to more detailed information. Guafenisin is a common misspelling of guaifenesin.

Guafinesin

Guaifenesin is a common medication used to make coughs more productive. This eMedTV Web page explains how it does this, discusses the various forms, and describes general dosing guidelines. Guafinesin is a common misspelling of guaifenesin.