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Health with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel: Cold medicines effectiveness


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When experiencing the sniffles, sore throats and coughs - many of us reach for the temporary relief that over-the-counter syrups, pills and nasals sprays can sometimes provide. But last week the US Food and Drug Administration announced a proposal to potentially remove a common ingredient popular in many of these non-prescription medicines. On the Go's health columnist drops by to look at the use of oral phenylephrine in cold medicines - and to take a look at some other remedies. (Krissy Holmes with Dr. Iris Gorfinkel)

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