Justin has come to the conclusion that caring for a three-year-old with a bad cold is far more challenging than calculus. He wonders if one of the over-the-counter cold medicines might help. Would an OTC cold medicine help?

Justin has come to the conclusion that caring for a three-year-old with a bad cold is far more challenging than calculus. He wonders if one of the over-the-counter cold medicines might help. Would an OTC cold medicine help?




Yes, if he follows the label directions exactly.

Absolutely. An OTC cold medicine will be helpful.

No. There is no proof that these medications ease cold symptoms in children.