Colds

A-Z Guide

Common Cold
The common cold is our name for a specific constellation of symptoms, a pattern of illness that can be caused by a... »

Q&A

Antibiotics and the Common Cold
If all you or your child has is a cold, leave the antibiotics at the pharmacy. Click here to read more about the use of... »
Cold Air and Colds
For generations, parental wisdom has held that cold air is not good for children's respiratory systems. In particular,... »
Cold and Flu Differences
Dr. Greene discusses differences in symptoms, treatment, and how the two illnesses are spread. »
Preventing Colds, Flus, and Infections
Looking for ways to prevent the next round of colds and flu? Wondering which part of your house is responsible for... »
The Difference between Colds and Allergies
Parents often ask me whether their children's constantly runny noses are the result of allergies, sinus infections, or... »

Article

Awash in Cold Medicines
Question: Who took cough and cold medicines the most? Answer: Kids aged 2 through 5 years – the very group for whom the... »

Blog entry

Acne, Antibiotics, and the Common Cold
People who use either oral OR topical antibiotics to treat their acne are more than twice as likely to catch colds,... »
Check the Ingredients!
It's easy for the eyes to glaze over when looking at the long words listed in the ingredients of cough and cold... »
Chocolate and Coughs
Could chocolate be more effective than codeine in treating coughs? And if so, how much chocolate would it take?... »