Unexpected Infant Deaths Associated With Use of Cough and Cold Medications

Abstract

To the Editor.— In the August 2008 issue of Pediatrics , Rimsza and Newberry1 reported a study intended to examine whether there is an association between over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medications and unexpected infant deaths in Arizona. The authors identified 10 deaths wherein toxicological evidence exists for recent administration of OTC cough and cold medications. Of the 10 cases, only 1 infant had been given medications after consultation …