The same ocean breezes that make coastal New England so appealing can also make it hard to breathe this time of year. From ...

Winter often brings along the common cold, and one of its most irritating symptoms is a blocked nose. When mucus builds up ...

Q. On my last few trips, I developed severe nasal allergies and runny nose while on the plane. It was uncomfortable and embarrassing. Other travelers may have thought I had a bad cold or something ...

Autumn marks the start of respiratory virus season, when colds, flu and other bugs start circulating — especially among the ...

From subway cars to office cubicles, New Yorkers are hoarse and hacking this fall — sidelined by stubborn symptoms that just won’t quit. While official data indicates that overall respiratory illness ...

Dear A.T.R.: Both colds and influenza (the "flu") are respiratory illnesses that are caused by viruses. Influenza is caused ...

When everyone around you seems to be coughing, sneezing and reaching for tissues, staying healthy through winter can feel like an impossible mission. Yet, according to GPs, a few simple habits can ...

Most colds last 7 to 10 days in adults. Although there isn’t a cure, remedies can help manage the symptoms and lessen the duration. Most adults recover from a cold in about 7 to 10 days. Colds, also ...

A. The use of zinc to treat the common cold has been controversial ever since a case report in the 1980s. A young child being ...

A box of cold medicine can now cost $30 or more. Pharmacists reveal how to save on expensive over-the-counter meds.