Ear Nose and Throat

WASHINGTON — Chronic heartburn is a daily acid bath for the esophagus, and complications from it are on the rise.

OTC medications seem to be effective at relieving congestion, group says

The nonprescription drug is approved for the temporary relief of symptoms due to hay fever or other respiratory allergies (sneezing; runny nose; itchy, watery eyes; itchy throat or nose) in adults and children 2 years of age and older.

This drug combines an antihistamine with a nasal decongestant...

CNN's Judy Fortin looks at how people's sense of smell change as they age

A nasal spray containing an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis may help people get over their fear of public speaking and socializing, according to a study published in Britain's Telegraph.

Approval for the vaccine, which contains a weakened form of the live virus and is sprayed in the nose, was previously limited to healthy children 5 years of age and older and to adults up to age 49.

Needle-free option for kids between ages 2 and 5

...to consider a proposal to combine the medications Singulair and Claritin could be a win-win for allergy and asthma sufferers.