Common Cold
The common cold is an illness caused by a virus that often results in sneezing, runny nose, and coughing. This eMedTV article discusses the common cold in detail, with information about symptoms, transmission, treatment, and ways to prevent it.
Neti Pot
A neti pot is a device used to flush out the nasal cavity with a saline solution. As this eMedTV Web page explains, the device is frequently used to treat various nasal or sinus conditions, such as allergies, sinus infections, or the common cold.
Sinusitis
Sinusitis (swelling of the paranasal sinuses) often causes facial pain, nasal blockage, and thick mucus. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this condition, with detailed information on its causes, possible symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Sinus Infection (Sinusitis) Symptoms
If you have sinusitis, symptoms can range from nasal blockage to tooth pain to facial pain. As this eMedTV Web page explains, the pain will partly depend on which sinuses are affected. Additional signs of sinus infections are also discussed.
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.
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.
Cold Symptoms
Common cold symptoms include a sore throat, runny nose, and cough. This eMedTV Web page lists common symptoms of a cold and discusses complications that may develop from the common cold, such as ear infections and sinusitis.
Pseudoephedrine
Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant commonly used to relieve nasal and sinus congestion. This eMedTV resource covers the drug's uses in more detail, explains how it works, and describes the various forms that this product comes in.
Astragalus
Astragalus is an herbal supplement that may be useful for people with cancer or hepatitis. This eMedTV Web page discusses the possible benefits of this product, explains how it works, explores its safety and effectiveness, and more.
Sinupret
Sinupret is an herbal supplement that is claimed to support healthy sinus, respiratory, and immune function. This eMedTV resource covers specific uses of the product, explores how this supplement may work, and offers important safety information.
Chlorpheniramine
Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine drug approved to treat the common cold, allergies, and hives. This eMedTV resource explains how the medication works, offers general dosing information, and lists some of its potential side effects.
Nasal Irrigation
Nasal irrigation involves rinsing the nasal passages to treat allergies and other conditions. This eMedTV article tells you how to get started with this process, including information on selecting the right device and making your own saline solution.
Afrin
Afrin is a non-prescription nasal spray used to treat nasal congestion caused by several conditions. This eMedTV page offers a more in-depth look at this medication, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and safety precautions.
Causes of Common Cold
Viruses are the causes of the common cold -- there are more than 200 viruses that can cause colds. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other possible common cold causes, such as rhinoviruses, coronaviruses, and parainfluenza.
Cause and Cure of the Common Cold
As this eMedTV article explains, researchers have studied the cause and cure of the common cold for years. The cause is viral in nature; the cure remains unknown. This Web page discusses these topics in detail and provides links to more information.
Sudafed PE
Sudafed PE is an over-the-counter drug approved to treat nasal and sinus congestion. This article from the eMedTV Web site provides a more in-depth look at this drug, including information on its uses, possible side effects, and dosing guidelines.
Chlorpheniramine Maleate
Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine used in many prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This eMedTV segment discusses specific uses, explains how the medicine works, lists possible side effects to be aware of, and more.
