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Burst eardrums, broken backs, even death... the dangers of sneezing - Daily Mail 30th October 2009
"In the sliding scale of dangerous activities, Lauren Henshaw hardly rated sneezing as something to worry about.
That was until one day, two years ago, when the force of a sneeze caused a slipped disc in her back."
How to beat the winter sniffles: Top pharmacists reveal how to really cure a cold - Daily Mail 27th October 2009
"Every year there are even more cough and cold remedies to choose from, whether it's decongestant sprays, lozenges or chest rubs.
It's clearly a lucrative market for drug companies - last year we spent £217million on them, according to consumer researcher company TNS. "
MHRA advice on cold cures for children - The Observer 1st March 2009
Medicines not recommended for children under six, and those that are recommended
Cold drugs 'do not work on children and can cause hallucinations' - The Telegraph 2nd March 2009
One million leaflets will be distributed to all British chemists this week, warning that many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines do not work on children and can be harmful.
Child cold remedies don't work and may cause harmful hallucinations, warns watchdog - Daily Mail 2nd February 2009
Most cough and cold mixtures do not work in children and may even cause side- effects such as allergic reactions and hallucinations, the medicines watchdog has warned.
A review of popular remedies, including Lemsip powders, Day Nurse and Sudafed, by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency found 'no robust evidence that these medicines work' in under-12s.
Cold cures 'no use for children' - The Observer 1st March 2009
Over-the-counter cough and cold medicines do not work on children under 12 and can even cause side effects such as hallucinations, according to a government agency.
A review of popular remedies including Lemsip, Day Nurse and Sudafed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency found "no robust evidence" that they are effective for children.
Cold cures 'don't work on children' - The Independent on Sunday 1st March 2009
Parents will be told that over-the-counter cough and cold medicines do not work on children under 12, and can even cause side-effects like hallucinations.
A review of remedies such as Lemsip, Day Nurse and Sudafed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) found "no robust evidence that these medicines work" in children.
Cold remedies ‘bad for children’ - The Sunday Times 1st March 2009
CHILDREN under 12 should not be given over-the-counter cough and cold medicines because they are ineffective and can be harmful, Britain’s medicines regulator will warn.
A simple homemade preparation of honey and lemon is likely to be just as effective as popular remedies such as Lemsip, Day Nurse and Sudafed, the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) will say this week.
Parents told not to give cough and cold remedies to children - The Telegraph 28th February 2009
Parents will be told not to give most cough and cold remedies to their children amid safety fears and evidence that dozens of products do not work.
The medicines that are not recommended for children - The Telegraph 28th February 2009
Products which must not be given to children under six and are not recommended for those below 12-years old, followed by those that can be.
Parents told not to give cough mixes to under-6s - Daily Mail 28th February 2009
Parents are being warned not to give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to children under the age of six.
The body which regulates medicines in Britain issued the advice - covering household brands such as Calpol Night, Benylin Children’s Coughs and Colds, Medised for Children and Junior Meltus Chesty Coughs - over fears they may not work effectively and could cause allergic reactions, sleep problems and hallucinations.
Child cold drugs under scrutiny - BBC Health News 1st March 2009
The effectiveness of some over-the-counter cough and cold medicines for children under 12 has been placed in doubt by a government watchdog.
A review by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) found "no robust evidence" that many popular remedies work in children.
Lack of sunshine during winter could encourage colds, researchers find - The Telegraph 23rd February 2009
The miserable British winter could be encouraging more colds – because the lack of sunlight causes vitamin deficiency, researchers have suggested.
Patients should not ask GPs for antibiotics for colds and flu - The Telegraph 17th February 2009
Patients should not to ask their GPs for antibiotics to treat coughs and colds, a Government campaign warns.
Driving while suffering from flu raises risk of a road accidents - The Telegraph 30th January 2009
Driving while suffering from flu increases the risk of a road accident, as much as two glasses of whisky, according to a British new study.
Why a cold is as bad for your driving as a couple of whiskies - Daily Mail 1st February 2009
Driving with a bad cold or flu can be as dangerous as drink-driving, a report reveals today.
Symptoms such as a stuffed-up head, grogginess and sneezing have the same impact on our abilities as a level of alcohol close to or at the drink-drive limit.
The effects would comfortably exceed those of the lower drink-drive limit in place on the Continent which campaigners want to introduce into the UK.
Cold and flu 'can affect driving' - BBC Health News 31st January 2009
Having a bad cold or the flu can significantly affect a driver's responses, insurers have claimed.
One hundred drivers with a range of conditions including colds, stress and headaches and 50 who were healthy were put through a hazard simulator test.
Vicks VapoRub 'can trigger severe breathing problems' in young children - Daily Mail 13th January 2009
Parents have been warned against using Vicks VapoRub to relieve cough and cold symptoms in children under two.
An American paediatrician said if applied directly under the nose, the common remedy could cause a young child’s tiny airways to swell and fill with mucus, triggering severe breathing problems.
Link found between lack of sleep and susceptibility to colds - The Guardian 12th January 2009
People who get seven to eight mostly unbroken hours of rest three times less likely to get a cold than those with shorter sleep patterns
Lack of sleep linked to increased risk of catching a cold - The Telegraph 13th January 2009
A lack of sleep can increase the chances of catching a cold by threefold, researchers have discovered.
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