Cold and Flu Relief: Cough Remedies and Immune Support

What are the best ways to get rid of a bad, dry cough or shorten a cold's duration? From flu shot reactions to cough remedies while pregnant, managing cold and flu involves targeted nutrition and mucus clearance.

How to Swim With Toddlers With a Cold and Cough

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Keren Price

If your toddler loves to swim or play in the water but has a cold and cough, you may wonder if it's still OK to head for the pool. A cold is one of the most frequent illnesses in children. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most little ones have had 8 to 10 colds by the time they reach age 2.

Keren Price began medical writing in 1997. Over the years, she has written for a wide range of clients, including Medtronic, Salix Pharmaceuticals, and General Mills. Prior to her medical writing career, Price was the managing editor of the Journal of Nutrition Education. She earned a Bachelor of Science in biopsychology from Tufts University and a Master's degree in nutrition from Penn State.