Added Aug 03, 2009 at 04:41PM EDT by Greg McCoral. Purple Drank, also known as "Lean", "codeine", "syrup", or "sizzurp," is a slang term for a recreational beverage ...

It's a drink we all loved as kids, and it turns out it may be better than cough syrup for soothing coughs and sore throats.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed removing oral phenylephrine, widely used in cold and cough syrups, as an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs for nasal congestion, stating it ...

The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal ...

Removing mucus from the lungs is an important part of managing certain health conditions, such as bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Too much mucus can block narrowed air ...

Symptoms associated with thick mucus vary but may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. Treatment also depends on the cause and may include simple at-home remedies, such as inhaling ...