Phenylephrine is a commonly used ingredient in cold and flu medications as a nasal and sinus decongestant. It is present in several on-the-shelf cold and flu medications in New Zealand, including ...

A class action has been filed claiming a pharmaceutical giant sold and marketed in New Zealand cold medicines that did not ...

Australia-based JGA Saddler has filed a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson NZ over its phenylephrine-based cold ...

Just because you can buy a medication over the counter doesn’t mean it’s always safe. Here’s how you should really be using ...

Just a few puffs into each nostril, and you're protected against infection from nasty cold viruses - that is, according to claims made for many nasal sprays. Can they really do this?Well, not directly ...

A chemist has revealed four natural remedies to clear blocked sinuses, a common issue during this season. Many people suffer ...

A chemist has explained four natural ways to unblock your sinuses. It's a common issue at this time of year, with many people ...

IF you come down with a cough, sneezing or sniffles in the days before you’re due to travel, cancelling your flight can seem ...

Travelers swear by this old wives’s tale for relieving ear pain, but doctors are skeptical of the hot cup’s efficacy.

My brother always had really bad ear problems,” said Hardiman, 37, who’s based in Seattle, just like her mother was during her 25-year career. On a flight when Hardiman was 11, she remembers flight ...

For example, “if you have a lot of congestion, then you might want to look at whether a nasal spray or a specific decongestant is appropriate,” Dr. Bulan recommends. “If you have a cough, maybe try an ...