Unsure which over-the-counter (OTC) medication can ease your cold or cough? Maybe you’re trying to decide between decongestants or antihistamines. Or figure out which ingredients work best for your symptoms.
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Christina Aungst, PharmDChristina Aungst, PharmD, is a pharmacy editor for GoodRx. She began writing for GoodRx Health in 2019, transitioning from freelance writer to editor in 2021.

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Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBSJoshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS, is a licensed pharmacist in Arizona, Colorado, and Rhode Island. He has worked in the pharmacy industry for more than 10 years and currently serves as a pharmacy editor for GoodRx.








