Cold, Flu, and Sinus:Medications and Treatments

If you have a sinus infection, there are a wide variety of drugs that can help, from antibiotics for killing bacteria, decongestants for your stuffy nose, and analgesics for pain. However, it can take months for the mucous membrane lining of the sinuses to fully heal.  Read More

Think antibiotics are a quick fix for a stuffy nose, cough, and sore throat? You're not alone. But 90% of respiratory infection are caused by viruses, which are unaffected by antibiotics. How can you tell if your infection is truly antibiotics-worthy?  Read More

Cold symptoms? Your doctor may weigh the evidence and say you don't need an antibiotic. If you insist, chances are she'll give you one. But there are lots of good reasons to leave her office empty handed.  Read More

Antiviral medicines can fight flu, but they are generally used to control outbreaks and prevent the spread of infection, particularly in people who are at high risk for developing flu complications. Your best bet for fighting flu? A flu shot, which can stop the infection before it gets started.  Read More