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.

The Effect Cough Drops Have on the Heart Rate

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Lauren Whitney

Cough drops are frequently used to provide short-term relief from symptoms of an upper-respiratory tract infection -- such as the common cold, the flu or a chest cold. Various brands of cough drops contain different active ingredients intended to temporarily quiet a cough.