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What works for treating the common cold? Many doctors say 'not much'

Doctors and researchers question the efficacy of many common over-the-counter treatments for colds and flus. Jeff Greenberg/Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images hide caption

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What works for treating the common cold? Many doctors say 'not much'

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November 30, 2023 • One common decongestant, phenylephrine, was found ineffective this fall. Doctors are skeptical about the rest of the over-the-counter cold cures lineup.

A popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter at Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Okla., Jan. 11, 2005. AP hide caption

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A popular nasal decongestant doesn't actually relieve congestion, FDA advisers say

September 12, 2023 • The FDA asked advisers to take another look at phenylephrine, which became the main drug in over-the-counter decongestants when medicines with an older ingredient were moved behind pharmacy counters.