By David Blyweiss, M.D.

With the heat wave that recently swept across much of the country, it’s hard to imagine that winter is almost here. But, as the weather turns chilly, I can expect to see an increase in patients complaining of upper respiratory symptoms. That’s not surprising since the common cold is the leading cause of doctor visits in the United States. But when those symptoms hit—congestion, sneezing, coughing and a sore throat—most patients want fast relief. Continue reading →