Purpose: Evidence on the efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for the prevention and treatment of upper-respiratory-tract infection (URTI) in children is reviewed. A ...

Constance Meyer’s hacking cough was driving other people crazy. For more than a year, it had been the soundtrack of her life, disrupting the violin lessons she was giving, waking her up at night, and ...

Background: Chronic cough is a common condition which has a significant impact on quality of life. Assessment and management are hampered by the absence of well validated outcome measures. The ...

Adults can use OTC decongestants or cough suppressants to ease cold symptoms, but research suggests they don't help children. Speak with your child's pediatrician before using any cold and flu ...

Pneumonia symptoms can vary widely from a mild flu to a life-threatening emergency. Cough, fever, and fatigue are common, but you should seek help for more serious symptoms like shortness of breath, ...