More than 200 million colds are diagnosed every year in the United States, accounting for 26 million days of missed school. ...more

October 17, 2008

The Tampa Tribune talked to Bernard Pollara, a University of South Florida professor of pediatrics, about the Food and Drug Administration's public health advisory Thursday against the use of over-the-counter cough and cold products - including decongestants, expectorants, antihistamines and cough suppressants - for children younger than 2. ...more

January 18, 2008

SEBRING — Pharmacies nationwide scrambled to remove over the counter cough and cold medicines marketed exclusively for children from store shelves, and a local pediatrician supported their decision. ...more

October 14, 2007