Airborne Cold Remedy

Airborne, also known as Airborne Effervescent Health Formula, is a cold remedy available at most grocery stores and drugstores. Although it is touted by Airborne Health Inc. as an effective way to prevent colds, Airborne may not have all the healing properties it promises.

History

• Airborne was developed by Victoria Knight-McDowell, a second-grade teacher looking to boost her immune system while in the classroom. She consulted with herbalists who helped her formulate Airborne.

Significance

• Airborne contains a variety of vitamins, including vitamin A, vitamin C, zinc, vitamin E, selenium, manganese, riboflavin and amino acids, which Airborne Health claims support the immune system.

Time Frame

• Airborne should be taken every three to four hours as needed, but an individual should not exceed three doses per day. One tablet should be dissolved in a glass of water then consumed.

Considerations

• In 2008, the Federal Trade Commission announced that Airborne has no effect on individuals who are exposed to germs in crowded areas, as Airborne Heath originally suggested.

Benefits

• Airborne offers a refund to unsatisfied customers who send the proof of purchase and receipt to: Attn: Refund Request Airborne, Inc. P.O. Box 2884 Carmel, CA 93921.