The winter months present plenty of opportunities for viruses to spread. Chilly weather keeps more of us indoors at the same time, and the holiday season brings together family members of all ages. Although they appear mostly in the fall and winter, colds and flu (influenza) can occur any time. For most people, viral respiratory illnesses are usually self-limited and last only a few days. But along with making millions of us feel lousy every year, colds and flu can cause serious problems. 

 So it is very important to treat them right at the beginning and don't let them last long. Here we offer some very useful cold and flu relief medicines.