Emergency Care
The Cold and Cough Aisle Is Not Always Safe for Children: What Every North Fulton Parent Should Understand Before Buying
When a child is congested and miserable at midnight, the impulse to reach for a cold remedy from the pharmacy shelf is entirely understandable. But pediatricians at North Fulton Hospital are urging parents to reconsider—because many over-the-counter cough and cold medications carry real risks for young children, and the evidence that they work is far weaker than most parents realize. This guide explains what the labels don't always make clear, and what actually helps.
