Cold Articles A-Z
This page contains links to eMedTV Cold Articles containing information on subjects from
Treatment for the Common Cold to Zinc and the Common Cold. The information is organized alphabetically; the "Favorite Articles" contains the
top articles on this page. Links in the box will take you directly to the articles; those same links are
available with a short description further down the page.
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Treatment for the Common Cold
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Vitamin C and the Common Cold
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What Is Chlorpheniramine Used For?
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What Is Diphenhydramine Used For?
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What Is Diphenhydramine?
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What Is Pseudoephedrine Used For?
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What Is Pseudoephedrine?
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When to Call the Doctor for a Cold or Flu
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Zinc and the Common Cold
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Treatment for the Common Cold
Vitamin C and the Common Cold
Many people believe they can prevent the common cold by taking vitamin C. This eMedTV article talks about the studies that have been conducted on this topic and discusses what can happen if you take too much vitamin C.
What Is Chlorpheniramine Used For?
Approved uses for chlorpheniramine include the treatment of allergies, hives, and the common cold. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works for these various conditions, lists possible off-label uses, and discusses its use in children.
What Is Diphenhydramine Used For?
As this eMedTV segment explains, diphenhydramine is used for treating various conditions, including allergies and insomnia. This article covers the drug's uses in more detail, explains how the drug works, and discusses its use in children.
What Is Diphenhydramine?
Many people wonder what diphenhydramine is. As this page from the eMedTV site explains, it is an antihistamine drug approved for treating various conditions, including allergies and insomnia. It is available both over the counter and by prescription.
What Is Pseudoephedrine Used For?
As this eMedTV Web page explains, pseudoephedrine is used for relieving nasal and sinus congestion. This article discusses the drug's uses in more detail (including possible off-label uses) and describes how this particular type of decongestant works.
What Is Pseudoephedrine?
This eMedTV segment describes what pseudoephedrine is. As this article explains, pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that is used to relieve nasal congestion due to allergies or the common cold; it also treats sinus congestion and pressure.
When to Call the Doctor for a Cold or Flu
It's hard to know when to call the doctor for a cold or flu. This eMedTV Web page describes symptoms to watch for that indicate when to call the doctor for a cold or flu, and discusses behaviors in children that signal the need to see a physician.
Zinc and the Common Cold
Some people believe that there is a link between zinc and the common cold -- namely, that taking zinc lozenges can prevent colds. This eMedTV Web page discusses the data on zinc and the common cold, and looks at side effects of long-term zinc use.
