Scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences have found that dog and cat allergens are present in ...

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From allergy meds to cold and flu drugs, antibiotics to pain relief, Costco offers some of the best prices you can get for everyday, staple items to always keep on hand in case of an emergency. Here ...

Confused between allergies and a cold? This quick guide helps you identify symptoms and find relief.  Words by Mia Erickson for Body+Soul   We’ve all got that one extra-sniffly co-worker who insists ...

In its allergy forecast for 2025 released last week, Accuweather notes that tree pollen is on the rise in southern U.S. states, but a cold start to the year in the eastern part of the country may ...

Phenylephrine appears in countless cold and allergy medications found on store shelves. This ingredient works as a vasoconstrictor meant to narrow blood vessels and reduce inflammation in nasal ...

People can continue using existing products without safety concerns. Second, many “combination” cold and allergy products contain multiple active ingredients beyond phenylephrine.

A decongestant is a medication that helps ease nasal congestion, which happens when something irritates the lining of your nose. This can result from a cold, the flu, or allergies, for example.

The FDA recently announced plans to phase out the key ingredient some cold and allergy pills. For consumers it will likely mean switching to alternatives. (Jonathan Poet, Associated Press) 2 photos ...

Phenylephrine wasn’t always the top choice for cold and allergy products. Many were originally formulated with a different drug, pseudoephedrine.

But the antihistamines in your allergy medication (Zyrtec, Allegra, and Claritin) won’t be as effective for a cold; the varieties in most combination cold medicines are usually older ones, which ...